Is WP_PingPreserver free?

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

How many websites use WP_PingPreserver?

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

What are the best WP_PingPreserver alternatives?

Popular alternatives to WP_PingPreserver include Image Rotation Repair, Enable CORS, Force Reinstall. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does WP_PingPreserver work with the latest WordPress?

WP_PingPreserver has been tested up to WordPress 2.3.1. It requires WordPress 1.5+ and PHP false+.

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WP_PingPreserver

Name: WP_PingPreserver
Author: scottsm

Prevents WordPress from eating pings that come too quickly in succession (i.e. a single post linking to more than one of your pages).

By scottsm·Fix·Free

·10 active installs·Updated 18 years ago

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As of April 2026, WP_PingPreserver is a WordPress fix plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 2.3K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 1.5+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2008. Last updated 18 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Image Rotation Repair.

0/5Rating

10active installs

2.3K+total downloads

18 yearssince 2008

Overview

For a while, I’ve been a bit annoyed with WordPress losing pings (those automatic links on your blog when someone links to you) anytime someone links to more than one of my posts. It turns out WordPress’s comment flood prevention is getting in the way. This plugin prevents WordPress from discarding these pings.

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