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Delete Pending Comments

By Sudar Muthu

Site Administration & Utilities / Bulk Operations & Batch Editing

Delete Pending Comments Review - In-Depth Analysis

Quickly delete all pending and spam comments. Ideal for those affected by spam attacks.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 94+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

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

This plugin is a quick way to delete all pending and spam comments. It is useful for victims of spammer attacks.

After installing the plugin, go to Comments -> Delete Pending Comments and follow the instructions to delete all the pending comments.

This plugin was originally developed by Nicolas Kuttler and he maintained it till June 24, 2020. From June 24, 2020, Sudar Muthu took over the development and maintenance of the plugin.

Comparing to Alternatives

Delete Pending Comments is a straightforward plugin focused on removing pending comments efficiently. When compared to other bulk comment deletion tools, it offers simplicity but lacks advanced filtering options.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use with minimal setup.
Effectively removes large volumes of pending or spam comments quickly.
No complex configurations needed, suitable for quick cleanups.

Weaknesses

Lacks granular filtering options for selective deletion.
Recent updates reportedly delete all comments, not just pending ones.
No options to exclude approved or important comments.
No premium version to add advanced features.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's ease of use and efficiency, but also raises concerns about its recent behavior and lack of safeguards.

Positive highlights

'Easy and quick, almost as if nothing happened at all' - Nick van de Veerdonk
'2000 spam comments gone in a moment on latest WP version 6.1' - KeithRowley
'Best plugin to delete comments so far, please keep it updated.' - pipi842
'Mit einem Klick tausendfachen Spam entfernt. Perfektes Plugin.' - rol69

Common complaints

Deletes all comments including approved ones unexpectedly.
Lack of options to prevent deletion of valid comments.
Recent updates causing unintended data loss.
No settings or customization available.

Weaknesses

No confirmation prompts before deletion.
No selective deletion based on comment status beyond pending.
No recovery or undo feature after deletion.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a quick and simple solution to remove large numbers of pending or spam comments without complex settings.

Not ideal for

Users who require selective comment management, want to preserve approved comments, or need advanced filtering and safety features.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers straightforward deletion of pending comments with no additional features or settings.

Final Verdict

Delete Pending Comments is a no-frills plugin that excels at quickly removing pending comments with minimal user input, making it ideal for users seeking simplicity.

However, recent issues with deleting all comments and lack of safeguards mean users should exercise caution and consider alternatives if they need more control or protection.