Description
At a glance
Cookies for Comments v0.5.5 — free WordPress plugin download. Key facts: 10K+ active installs · 4.9/5 rating from 18 reviews · updated June 4, 2019 · requires WordPress 3.1+.
This plugin adds a stylesheet or image to your blog’s html source code. When a browser loads that stylesheet or image a cookie is dropped. If that user then leaves a comment the cookie is checked. If it doesn’t exist the comment is marked as spam.
The plugin can also check how long it took a user to enter a comment. If it’s too fast it’s probably a spam bot. How fast can a legitimate user enter their name, email, web address and enter a well thought out comment?
For the adventurous, add these lines to your .htaccess and it will block spam attempts before they ever get to WordPress. Replace the Xs with the cookie that was set in your browser after viewing your blog. You can also find the cookie value by examining the page source code and looking for “css.php?k=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX”. Make sure the lines go above the standard WordPress rules.
RewriteCond %{HTTP_COOKIE} !^.*XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.*$
RewriteRule ^wp-comments-post.php - [F,L]
If you use WordPress MU, replace wp-comments-post.php above with wp-signup.php to block spam signups.
RewriteCond %{HTTP_COOKIE} !^.*XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.*$
RewriteRule ^wp-signup.php - [F,L]
Frequently asked questions
What is Cookies for Comments?
Cookies for Comments is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 0.5.5. It is active on over 10K websites.
Is Cookies for Comments free to download?
Yes — Cookies for Comments 0.5.5 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 4.9 out of 5 based on 18 reviews.
How do I install Cookies for Comments 0.5.5?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Cookies for Comments?
Cookies for Comments 0.5.5 requires WordPress 3.1 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Cookies for Comments last updated?
Version 0.5.5 was last updated on June 4, 2019. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Cookies for Comments download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 0.5.5
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 0.5.5 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | June 4, 2019 |
| Active installs | 10,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.9/5 (18 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 3.1 or higher |
| Author | Donncha O Caoimh (a11n) |
| Tags | comments, cookies, spam |
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