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CommentGate

Name: CommentGate
Author: Dhruv Pandya

Monetize comments by requiring Stripe or PayPal payment before visitors can comment.

CommentGate ranks #64,173 among WordPress.org plugins with 0+ active installations, is #905 of 1,060 in the Advertising category, and was last updated Jul 15, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Tested up to WP 7.0.5 (Current: 7.1)

v1.0.0 Current Version v1.0.0

Updated 2 months ago Last Update on 15 Jul, 2026

Refreshed 7 hours ago Last Refreshed on

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Plugin Details

Version: 1.0.0
Last Updated: Jul 15, 2026
Requires WP: 6.0+
Tested Up To: 7.0.5
PHP Version: 7.4 or higher
Author: Dhruv Pandya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CommentGate

Yes. Enable Stripe, PayPal, or both in General Settings. When both are enabled, the payment wall shows one button for each gateway.

Yes. Set a global price in General Settings, then use the CommentGate meta box on supported content to override the price for that post, page, or custom post type.

Yes. Before access is verified, CommentGate hides the comment textarea and submit button and shows only the payment email field and payment button.

Yes, when auto approval is enabled. Paid comments can be approved automatically after CommentGate verifies payment access.

Only if their role is selected as exempt in General Settings. Otherwise, logged-in users must pay like guests.

Guests enter one email address before checkout. After successful payment, CommentGate stores verified access and uses a secure token so the comment form unlocks. Customer receipt emails include a secure access link, so guests can reopen the paid comment area later until comment credits are used or access expires.

CommentGate sends email through the site's normal WordPress mail system and adds site From and Reply-To headers. For best deliverability, configure authenticated SMTP and DNS records such as SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for the sending domain.

Yes. Appearance settings let admins change Stripe and PayPal button text. CommentGate uses theme button styles by default and can use custom colors when enabled.

Open Comments > CommentGate > Transaction History. Admins can view records, mark records pending, or delete records individually or in bulk.

Yes. Transaction History includes a CSV export that respects the current status, gateway, and date range filters.