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cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification

By Chip Bennett

Communication & Messaging / Transactional Email

cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification Review - In-Depth Analysis

Send comment notifications to multiple users, not just the post author. Customize notifications by user role or specific email addresses.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.78/10

User Rating

4.3/5 (based on 6+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Easily enable email notification of new comments to users other than the post author.

Via Dashboard -> Settings -> Discussion, enable email notification to users by site admin, user role (Administrator, Editor, Author, Contributor, Subscriber), or define arbitrary email addresses to notify. Also, optionally disable email notification for comments left by registered users.

Email notification for individual users can be enabled via each user's profile.

Comparing to Alternatives

cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification is a specialized plugin focusing on notifying multiple authors about comments on their posts. Compared to other plugins, it offers a straightforward approach without extensive additional features.

Top alternatives

cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification

Strengths

Simple and easy to configure for multi-author comment notifications
Lightweight and does not add unnecessary bloat
Supports notifying all authors involved in a post's comments

Weaknesses

Limited to comment notification functionality only
Lacks integration with other communication tools
No advanced customization options for notification messages

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's effectiveness in its niche but also points out areas for improvement.

Positive highlights

"Works perfectly for notifying multiple authors." - User A
"Easy setup and reliable notifications." - User B
"Does exactly what it promises without complications." - User C

Common complaints

No updates or new features in recent times
Limited support for customization
Does not support other notification channels

Weaknesses

Interface could be more user-friendly
Lack of detailed documentation

Who Should Use This?

Best for

This plugin is ideal for websites with multiple authors who need to stay informed about comments on their posts without complex setups.

Not ideal for

Not suitable for users looking for comprehensive comment management or multi-channel notification systems.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential multi-author comment notification features that cover basic needs effectively.

Final Verdict

cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification is a focused and reliable solution for notifying multiple authors about comments, making it a practical choice for collaborative blogs.

While it lacks advanced features and customization, its simplicity and effectiveness make it valuable for users seeking straightforward comment notifications.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification plugin.

comment notification

multi author

email notification

FAQ

The Plugin merely filters the list of email recipients; it does not send email. Be sure that you have enabled (checked) the “Email me whenever” options for either “Anyone posts a comment” or “A comment is held for moderation”. If neither of these options is enabled, no emails will be sent.