Comment Mention

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Mention user in comments without BuddyPress plugin. Mentioned user will get email notification.

Author:Bunty (profile at wordpress.org)
WordPress version required:4.6
WordPress version tested:7.0
Plugin version:1.7.20
Added to WordPress repository:14-10-2018
Last updated:30-05-2026
Rating, %:100
Rated by:5
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Total downloads:15 711
Active installs:100+
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Comment Mention lets you easily enable @mentions in your WordPress comments — no BuddyPress required!

When someone mentions a user by typing @username in a comment, the mentioned user receives an email notification. Perfect for blogs, communities, and discussion-based sites.

Key features:

  • Simple and lightweight — works with the native WordPress comment system.
  • Mention users by typing @username.
  • Sends customizable email notifications to mentioned users.
  • Backend settings to customize email subject and content.
  • Compatible with bbPress — mention users in forum topics and replies.
  • Compatible with WooCommerce – mention users in product reviews.

FREE Plugin Compatibility

  • bbPress – Mention users in topics & replies.
  • WooCommerce – Mention users in product reviews.

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PRO Features

Upgrade to Comment Mention Pro to unlock advanced features:

  • Autocomplete search by first name, last name, or display name while mentioning.
  • Enable mentions in page comments.
  • Option to disable email notifications for mentions.
  • Future: Mention by first & last name (under development).
  • Extra controls for role-based mention restrictions.
  • Additional hooks and filters for developers.

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Note: Requires Comment Mention plugin v1.3.0 or higher.

Pro Plugin Compatibility

  • GamiPress — reward users with points, achievements, or ranks when they mention or get mentioned.
  • MemberPress — integrate mentions into membership sites.

GitHub Repository

https://github.com/BhargavBhandari90/comment-mention


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