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MainWP Comments
MainWP Comments is an extension by MainWP that brings comment moderation for all your connected sites into the MainWP Dashboard. You can approve, edit, mark as spam or delete comments on any Child Site without logging into each one separately.
- Version
- 6.0
- Released
- May 4, 2026
- Developer
- MainWP
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- MainWP
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $5.59 a year on its own
What’s new in MainWP Comments 6.0
Version 6.0 · May 4, 2026
Latest
- SecurityImproved input sanitization and output escaping across comment AJAX handlers to strengthen protection against unsafe data handling.
- NewNetwork Activity logging support for comment actions to ensure comment-related changes are properly tracked.
- NewNew REST API controller and support files for the Comments extension.
- ImprovedRefactored the Comments extension database handling with a new `MainWP_Comment_DB` wrapper to improve reliability and maintainability.
- ImprovedEnhanced `MainWP_Comment_Utility` with new type, date, string, and placeholder helper methods for more consistent comment handling.
- ImprovedImproved session handling and code structure in `MainWP_Comment` by introducing a singleton pattern and clearer internal documentation.
- ImprovedRefined comment search and action handling for better correctness, maintainability, and long-term compatibility.
- ImprovedMinor CSS, JavaScript, widget, and readme improvements.
What it does
If you look after several WordPress sites, moderating comments usually means signing into each dashboard one at a time. That gets tedious fast, especially for agencies handling many client sites. This extension gathers comments from every connected Child Site into a single list inside the MainWP Dashboard, so you can review discussions and act on them from one place. It requires the MainWP Dashboard, since it works as an add-on to that setup.
Filters help you find what needs attention, with keyword search, status options such as pending, approved and spam, and a date range. From there you can handle comments one by one or select a batch and apply a bulk action. A widget on the Site Overview page lists recent approved, pending and trashed comments across your sites. Comments on custom post types are included too, and comment actions can be tracked through Network Activity logging.
Best for
- Agencies moderating comments on many client sites
- Freelancers running several WordPress sites through MainWP
- Site owners with active blogs across multiple domains
Features
Central comment management
View and moderate comments from all your connected Child Sites in one list inside the MainWP Dashboard, with no need to log in to each site.
Filtering by keyword, status and date
Narrow the comment list with keyword search, status filters for pending, approved and spam, and a date range to focus on what matters first.
Bulk moderation actions
Select many comments at once and approve, disapprove, mark as spam, unspam, restore or delete them in a single action from the dashboard.
Individual comment controls
Handle comments case by case with options to edit, approve, mark as spam or move a single comment to the trash.
Recent comments widget
A widget on the Site Overview page shows the latest approved, pending and trashed comments across your sites so you can respond quickly.
Custom post type support
Moderation covers comments left on custom post types as well as standard posts and pages, so nothing slips outside your view.
Adjustable comment display length
Set how much of each comment appears in the dashboard list to match the way you prefer to read and moderate.
Activity logging for comment actions
Comment actions can be recorded through Network Activity logging, giving you a record of comment-related changes across your network.
MainWP Comments older versions
- 5.1.2Mar 53 improvements
- 5.1.1Dec 3, 20252 improvements
- 5.1Apr 16, 20255 new, 5 improvements, 1 fix
- 5.0Feb 29, 2024
- 4.0.9Feb 12, 2024
- 4.0.8Aug 16, 2023
- 4.0.7Apr 18, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about MainWP Comments
Do I need MainWP to use this?
Yes. This is an extension for the MainWP Dashboard, and it works with the Child Sites you have connected there. It adds a comment management area to that dashboard rather than running on its own.
Can I moderate comments in bulk across different sites?
Yes. You can select multiple comments from your connected sites and approve, disapprove, mark as spam, unspam, restore or delete them together. You can also filter the list first by keyword, status or date range to pick the right batch.
Does it handle comments on custom post types?
It does. Comments on custom post types are included alongside comments on regular posts and pages, so sites using portfolios, products or other custom content can be moderated from the same list.
Can I edit a comment from the dashboard?
Yes. Along with approving, marking as spam and trashing, you can edit an individual comment directly from the MainWP Dashboard without opening the Child Site where it was posted.
Is MainWP Comments free?
The code of MainWP Comments is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of MainWP Comments is this?
Version 6.0, released May 4, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update MainWP Comments?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of MainWP Comments automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does MainWP Comments need?
MainWP Comments needs MainWP installed and active.
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