Delete Pending Comments for WordPress

4.7(94 reviews)10,000 installs

Category rank: #20 in Spam
Listing audit: 46/100

Delete Pending Comments is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Sudar Muthu. With a rating of 4.7★ from 94 reviews, it currently ranks #20 in the Spam category.

Delete Pending Comments is the #20 ranked Spam app on WordPress, with a 4.7 average rating from 94 reviews, as of Sep 11, 2026.

AppRanks verdict

Generated from marketplace data as of Sep 11, 2026

Delete Pending Comments ranks #20 of 541 in Spam on WordPress. It holds a 4.7★ average from 94 reviews on WordPress.

Pros

+4.7★ average across 94 reviews

Cons

−Only 94 reviews — the average can still move with a few new ratings

How Delete Pending Comments works

This plugin is a quick way to delete all pending and spam comments. It’s 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.

Credits 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.

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Ratings and reviews

4.7

94 reviews on WordPress

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Category rankings

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#20of 541Top 4%

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Where Delete Pending Comments stands in the Spam category

Delete Pending Comments ranks #20 of 541 apps in the Spam category, placing it in the top 4% of the listing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Delete Pending Comments?

Delete Pending Comments is a WordPress app by Sudar Muthu, listed in Spam. It holds a 4.7-star average from 94 reviews on WordPress.

Where does Delete Pending Comments rank on WordPress?

Delete Pending Comments ranks #20 of 541 apps in Spam on WordPress.

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