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Instant Comment Validation

Add a instant validator for WordPress comment form, instead of sending users to default error page.

By Mrinal Roy·Comment Validation·Free
4.8(5 reviews)
·400 active installs·Updated 10 years ago
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As of April 2026, Instant Comment Validation is a WordPress comment validation plugin with 400 active installations and a 4.8/5 rating from 5 reviews. It has been downloaded 8.0K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.8+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2014. Last updated 10 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Post Comment Validation.

4.8/55 reviews
400active installs
8.0K+total downloads
12 yearssince 2014

Overview

WordPress deafult comment error page sucks? Its just showing an error message like “please fill out required fields” and nothing else? Trying to get rid out of this & keep users in that page. Then “Instant Comment Validation” is for you. This plugin adds validation to the comment form. When a user submits the form and something is missing, an appropiate message is displayed and individual fields are highlighted.

That’s it, no configuration needed, just install & enjoy!

Contribute

While using this plugin if you find any bug or any conflict, please submit an issue at
Github (If possible with a pull request).

Credit

This plugin used jQuery Validation plugin library.

Read full description on WordPress.org

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Ratings & Reviews

4.85 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress2.8+ requiredTested up to 4.4.34
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0

  • Initial release
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Mrinal RoyMrinal Roy
Plugin Info
Version
1.1.0
Last Updated
Dec 16, 2015
WP Requires
2.8+
Tested Up To
4.4.34
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
400
Downloads
8.0K+
Added
Jul 3, 2014
Business
Free

Tags

comment validationcomment validation pluginwordpress comment validation plugin

Developer

M
Mrinal Roy
3 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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