Report Comments
Gives visitors the possibility to report inappropriate comments. Reported comments will show up in admin where they may be reviewed.
The facts
- Rating
- 4★ from 6
- Active installs
- 10+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 7 May 2013
- Added
- Feb 2013
- Requires WP
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- WP 3.5.2
- Downloads
- 4,051
Our analysis
AI-assistedReport Comments is a WordPress plugin that allows visitors to flag comments they find inappropriate. It adds a link next to the reply option on each comment for this purpose, and creates an admin sub-page where flagged comments can be reviewed by an administrator.
The plugin offers the option to restrict comment reporting to either all visitors or only logged-in users. It is designed for site owners who want to manage comment quality and ensure a better user experience by allowing the community to help identify offensive content.
Best for: Site owners looking to improve comment moderation and user engagement.
What it does well
- ✓Allows visitors to report inappropriate comments
- ✓Admin sub-page for reviewing flagged comments
- ✓Flagging is done via AJAX for a smoother user experience
- ✓Option to restrict reporting to logged-in users
- ✓Fully localized with English and Swedish translations
Where it falls short
- •Last updated in May 2013, may not be compatible with newer WordPress versions
- •Limited active installs may indicate lower usage or support
- •Directory score of 42/100 suggests potential issues
Verdict
Report Comments provides a straightforward way to manage comment quality, but its outdated status may limit its effectiveness on newer WordPress installations.
From the developer
lefalque's own description of Report Comments, lightly tidied.
Adds a link next to the reply link below each comment, which allows visitors to flag comments as inappropriate. A sub page to comments in admin is added, where an administrator may review all the flagged comments and decide if they should be removed or not.
Features
- Ability for visitors to report comments they find offensive.
- Once a flagged comment has been deemed ok, it wont be able to be flagged again.
- Flagging is done via ajax for smoother experience for the visitors.
- Decide whether all visitors or only logged in users can report comments.
- Fully localized. Comes with English and Swedish translations.