Is Readable Names free?

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

How many websites use Readable Names?

Readable Names has 10 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Readable Names alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Readable Names include Orphans, WP Spell Check, TinyMCE Spellcheck. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does Readable Names work with the latest WordPress?

Readable Names has been tested up to WordPress 3.1.4. It requires WordPress 3.0+ and PHP false+.

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Readable Names

Name: Readable Names
Author: anatol broder

Asks commenters to write their names in the language that your blog uses.

By anatol broder·Grammar·Free

·10 active installs·Updated 15 years ago

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As of April 2026, Readable Names is a WordPress grammar plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 3.4K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2010. Last updated 15 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Orphans.

0/5Rating

10active installs

3.4K+total downloads

16 yearssince 2010

Overview

This plugin asks commenters to write their names in the language that your blog uses. Using readable names written in your blog’s native language will enhance the discussion. Strangers who want to leave comments on your blog, have to speak your language.

Customizing predefined rules can create your own slang.

Less spam is a welcome side effect on non-Latin alphabets.