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Advanced Comment Form

By Rock Solid

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Health & Diagnostics

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Advanced Comment Form Review - In-Depth Analysis

Advanced Comment Form allows customization of WordPress comment forms. Modify fields, change text, and adjust layouts directly from the dashboard.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.77/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 19+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

3 / 10 (Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Advanced Comment Form enables you to customize the WordPress comment form right from your dashboard.

You can find the settings page under Comments > Comment Form in the dashboard.

With this plugin, you can remove fields such as the email and website fields from standard and non-standard comment forms.

You can also change the text displayed on the form, including removing messages about email publication and required fields. Insert custom text before and after the form as needed.

The plugin allows for a two-column layout for the comment form, enhancing the user experience.

You can utilize the [comment-form] shortcode to insert the comment form into posts and pages easily.

Important notes include that the plugin works only if your theme uses the standard WordPress comment form function, and options submitted with the comment_form function in your template may overwrite most of the plugin functions.

Comparing to Alternatives

Advanced Comment Form stands out as it has no close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique choice for users seeking enhanced comment form customization.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Effectively reduces spam and irrelevant backlink comments
Allows easy removal of website and email fields from comment forms
Enables adding custom messages to guide commenters
Simple and quick to set up and use
Compatible with recent WordPress versions

Weaknesses

Has a known low-risk security vulnerability fixed in version 1.2.1
Lacks a pro version with additional premium features
Limited to comment form customization without broader functionality
No direct alternatives to compare feature sets

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all 19 reviewers, user feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting ease of use and effective spam reduction.

Positive highlights

'Super to reduce spams, and all those just looking after backlinks' — polina92
'Simple and effective! Allowed me to remove fields and add messages quickly' — zeuspress
'Very easy to use and it worked for my site' — MtnXfreeride
'Simple and versatile plugin, works perfectly with WordPress 6.6.2' — inge12
'This plugin does what it says. Thank you!' — tronkin

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Known low-risk stored XSS vulnerability fixed in version 1.2.1
No premium or advanced features beyond the free offering
Limited scope focused solely on comment form customization

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a straightforward, effective way to customize their WordPress comment forms and reduce spam without complex setup.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced comment management features or requiring a plugin with ongoing premium support and updates may find this plugin limited.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers comprehensive comment form customization including field removal and adding custom messages, effectively reducing spam.

Final Verdict

Advanced Comment Form is a highly rated, user-friendly plugin that effectively customizes comment forms and reduces spam. Its unique position without direct alternatives makes it a valuable tool for WordPress users seeking simplicity and functionality in comment management.

However, users should be aware of a previously fixed low-risk security vulnerability and the absence of a premium version with extended features. Overall, it offers excellent value for those needing basic comment form enhancements without additional costs.