Yes, InComment is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use InComment?

InComment has 10 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

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Does InComment work with the latest WordPress?

InComment has been tested up to WordPress 3.0.5. It requires WordPress 2.8+ and PHP false+.

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InComment

Name: InComment
Author: Rhys Wynne

Adds an extra "referral" note to the bottom of comment forms, so you could see where people come from comment. Useful for finding resources …

By Rhys Wynne·Spam·Free

·10 active installs·Updated 15 years ago

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As of April 2026, InComment is a WordPress spam plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 2.3K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.8+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2010. Last updated 15 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection.

0/5Rating

10active installs

2.3K+total downloads

16 yearssince 2010

Overview

This plugin quite simply lets you know where the users entered your site when they leave a comment. A lot of people who joined the do-follow movement are listed on sites which are a target for comment spammers. To those who suffer comment spam can now find out the page they come from, and block accordingly.

This plugin uses a cookie to track the commenter, so if the user hits the first page first, they will still be tracked.

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