Comment Approved Notifier Extended

Contributors: ufukart
Donate link: Donate via PayPal
Tags: comment, approve, notifier, comment approved, notification
Requires at least: WordPress 5.0
Tested up to: WordPress 6.8
Requires PHP: 5.6
Stable tag: 5.3
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A WordPress plugin that sends automatic email notifications to users when their comment is approved, with customizable content.

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Description

Comment Approved Notifier Extended automatically notifies comment authors via email once their comment is approved on your website. This plugin improves engagement by informing users when their input goes live.

Features

• ✅ Sends a customizable notification email when a comment is approved.
• ✅ Includes shortcodes to personalize the email content (e.g., comment author name, post title, comment link).
• ✅ Easy-to-use settings page for managing email content.
• ✅ Fully translatable with language files.

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Installation

1. Go to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard.
2. Search for Comment Approved Notifier Extended or upload the plugin .zip file.
3. Click Install Now, then Activate the plugin.

Configure Settings

1. After activation, navigate to Settings > Comment Approved Notifier.
2. Edit the email subject and message body.
3. Use shortcodes to personalize the message:
   • [commentauthor]: Name of the comment author
   • [commentedposttitle]: Title of the post
   • [commentaddress]: Direct link to the comment
   • [commentcontent]: Comment content
   • [blogname]: Your site name
   • [blogurl]: Your site URL

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FAQ

How do I customize the email notification?

Go to Settings > Comment Approved Notifier and edit the subject and body. Shortcodes are available for dynamic content.

What shortcodes can I use?

• [commentauthor]
• [commentedposttitle]
• [commentaddress]
• [commentcontent]
• [blogname]
• [blogurl]

Can I use HTML in the email body?

Yes, HTML is supported in the email body for better formatting.

Will the plugin notify for all comments?

Only approved comments trigger the email. Pending or spam comments are ignored.

What happens if I deactivate the plugin?

Notifications will no longer be sent, but previously sent messages remain unaffected.

Is it compatible with all themes?

Yes, it works independently of the theme. Requires WordPress 4.0+.

Can I add more shortcodes?

Currently, only predefined shortcodes are supported. Advanced users can extend the plugin.

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Changelog

5.3

• Resolved Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

5.2

• Moved menu under Settings
• Added donation link
• Introduced email template for better design
• Full PHP 5.6+ compatibility, tested up to PHP 8.2
• Minor improvements

5.1

• Fixed email sending bug

5.0

• Major code refactoring
• Added subject & title editor
• Introduced shortcodes

4.4.2

• Multilanguage support

4.4.1

• Prepared for internationalization

4.3

• Security improvements

4.2

• Minor enhancements

4.1

• Optimizations

4.0

• Added English language support
• Now supports both English and Turkish

3.0

• Changed sender from noreply to admin_email
• Added site name to subject
• Switched from plain text to HTML emails
• Code cleanup

2.2

• Added site name in "From" address (by yakuphan)

2.1

• Compatible with WordPress 2.8 (by yakuphan)

2.0

• Compatible with WordPress 2.7 (by yakuphan)

1.1

• Fixed bug where emails were sent to trackbacks (by yakuphan)

1.0

• Initial release (by yakuphan)

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License

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.