Auto-Close Comments, Pingbacks and Trackbacks for WordPress Plugin Directory
By Ajay
Auto-Close Comments, Pingbacks and Trackbacks is the #82 ranked spam app on WordPress, with a 5.0 average rating from 1 review, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Auto-Close Comments, Pingbacks and Trackbacks is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Ajay. With a rating of 5.0★ from 1 reviews, it currently ranks #82 in the Spam category.
AppRanks data: Auto-Close Comments, Pingbacks and Trackbacks ranks #82 in Spam on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 16% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
Auto-Close Comments, Pingbacks and Trackbacks is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Spam category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 1 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (5.0★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Ajay — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (1) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Auto-Close Comments, Pingbacks and Trackbacks works
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Spammers target old posts in a hope that you won’t notice the comments on them. Why not stop them in their tracks by just shutting off comments and pingbacks? Auto-Close Comments, Pingbacks and Trackbacks lets you automatically close comments, pingbacks and trackbacks on your posts, pages and custom post types.
You can also choose to keep comments, pingbacks, or trackbacks open on certain posts, pages or custom post types. Just enter a comma-separated list of post IDs in the Settings page.
An extra feature is the ability to delete post revisions or limit their number.
Found a bug or want to contribute? PRs and issues welcome on GitHub. For help, use the support forum or premium support.
Key Features
Close (or open) comments on posts, pages, attachments and even Custom Post Types
Close (or open) pingbacks and trackbacks as well across all post types. You can also choose to delete them
Schedule a cron job to automatically close comments, pingbacks and trackbacks daily
Delete all post revisions or limit the number of revisions by post type
Exclude specific post IDs from auto-close
Exclude posts in specific categories, tags, or any taxonomy term from auto-close
Reopen comments automatically when a post is updated, with a configurable open window
Receive an email summary after each scheduled cron run showing what was closed or deleted
Block self-pings and custom ping URLs
Schedule the closing of comments, pingbacks, and trackbacks for the current post
Category rankings
As of Sep 4, 2026- Spam#82of 541Top 16%
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Competitors & alternatives
Auto-Close Comments, Pingbacks and Trackbacks doesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked spam apps on WordPress:
Where Auto-Close Comments, Pingbacks and Trackbacks stands in the Spam category
Auto-Close Comments, Pingbacks and Trackbacks ranks #82 of 541 apps in the Spam category, placing it in the top 16% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Auto-Close Comments, Pingbacks and Trackbacks?
Auto-Close Comments, Pingbacks and Trackbacks is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 1 merchant review, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Spam category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Ajay.
Who uses Auto-Close Comments, Pingbacks and Trackbacks?
Currently around 200 active stores have installed Auto-Close Comments, Pingbacks and Trackbacks. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Spam category on WordPress.
Where does Auto-Close Comments, Pingbacks and Trackbacks rank on WordPress?
Auto-Close Comments, Pingbacks and Trackbacks currently sits at position #82 in the Spam category on WordPress. That places it in the top 15% of 541 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.