Important Info About Your Comments
I’m not a big commenter here on WordPress, but sometimes I do. And with some of you, my comment doesn’t show up on your post. Instead, it ends up in your spam bin, folder, or whatever you call it.
It’s becoming apparent to me that many of you don’t realize this is happening or even know about your spam section.
I’ve learned to check mine weekly, and usually, every week or two, I’ll find your comments sitting in there. Then I simply click “Approve,” and they go to their rightful place.
Also, comments in your spam folder are automatically deleted after a while.
So, if you’ve never checked yours, there’s no telling how many you’ve missed.
There are some of you who occasionally comment on my stuff, and once in a while, I’ll do the same with you, but you never see them because they’re sitting in your spam folder.
So yeah… check your spam. You might be missing more than you realize. Also check pending ones.
Now you know.
And knowing is half the battle.
© 2026 Bryan Loia Hudson
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No more spam for me. I even stopped the having to approve comments so that all comments would flow through. If I don’t see comments from you I just figure maybe you are busy. I’m always here. Not going anywhere. I never miss one of your posts from day one!
Thank you my awesome friend! ❤️😊
Yeah you and me talked about this but there’s others on here, that I’m realizing it goes to their spam and they are unaware and I know some have it set where all comments have to be approved. My Girlfriend has hers set like that. I have mine with a spam filter plug-in that filters out some of them but I have it where anyone can comment, not just people on WordPress.
And thanks so much. You’re a great friend too and likewise, I never miss what you’re puttin’ down 😎
Good! I’m not doing this without you on this train!
Sweeet!
But… with my theme. Even before I started using the plug-in filter. I had all comments set to approve automatically and some still end up in spam bin. So it’s still a good Idea to check it weekly regardless
What’s funny though is that my spam folder disappeared. Does that happen when you change your settings to no approvals?
Oh maybe it’s different depending on what theme your using… I bet this is the case. I’ll comment you later after I eat dinner and we’ll see if you get it.
Ok ok go eat
So I just left a comment on your Registration Karen Speaking one and I’m not seeing it. Maybe give it a few and we’ll see if it goes through
Please hold. Let me get there.
Great. Now I gotta find a twelve year old to show me where the spam bucket is🤦😂
Haha yeah I feel ya 😅 😁 I was the same. I learned by just lookin around lol
Oh, this is such an important reminder! 😊 I’ve learned that WordPress spam folders can sometimes be surprisingly efficient at hiding perfectly genuine comments.
It’s so frustrating to think that someone may have taken the time to leave a thoughtful comment, only for it to disappear unnoticed into spam. Checking the spam folder regularly is definitely worth adding to our blogging routine.
Yes indeed it’s frustrating and I’ve left some of those thoughtful ones for people and they never got them. So just though I’d mention it and maybe it will help someone figure it out.
Thanks brother. Hope your enjoying retirement 😎
Yeah, I check my daily. Most of the time it is indeed a spammy comment, but every so often a good one gets in there by mistake. Thankfully I have never had to fish one of your comments out of there.
Yeah that’s same deal with me. I was watching the news earlier and it was showing footage from Hawaii and some flooded streets and it was talking about the storm and I thought of you and Neil. Is everything OK for you guys?
Yeah, we are fine. Normally it has to be really bad to hit our little area. Up on the North Shore of Oahu some places get a little road flood with normal heavy rain. Thanks for checking in. 😎
Oh ok good deal, that’s great. You’re welcome. 😎
Thankyou. I’ve missed quite a few that way. I’m usually on Jetpack on the phone, there’s no way to check the spam folder.
You’re welcome. My pleasure. I feel you. I’m the same. It’s normally jetpack and my phone for me also : )
Such a helpful reminder, and very fitting after our own spam mix-up recently! 😅📬 Going to make spam-checking a regular habit from now on. Thanks for looking out for everyone!
— Khadija 🤍
wow the irony lol, I just pulled this comment from you out of spam along with another. you’re welcome
Wow, the universe really committed to the bit there 😂 Thanks for fishing me out ag. WordPress really has it out for me lately!
Haha indeed.😄 you’re welcome
Ha, thanks again for the rescue mission! 😄
Thank you for enlightening me 🙏
You’re welcome 😊
Yes, it’s so true! Sometimes genuine comments quietly land in the spam folder without us even realising it. Since you once reminded me to check there, I now make it a point to have a look occasionally. 😊
Thank you, dear, for sharing such a wonderful and informative post. A much-needed reminder for all of us to check that little “spam” corner we usually ignore! ❤️
You’re welcome. I’m glad I could help 😊
Go to Dashboard, Settings, then Discussion, you will find “Email me whenever”. You can set the site to email you whenever a comment is held for moderation.
That’s great info my friend. Thank you!
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Such an essential PSA! It’s crazy how aggressive filter algorithms can be sometimes—I’ve found some of the sweetest, most thoughtful comments sitting in my spam folder. Checking it weekly is definitely a habit every blogger needs to build. Thanks for spreading the word, Bryan!
My pleasure brother! 😎
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That’s such a helpful reminder! I never realized how many genuine comments could disappear into spam. Thanks for sharing this tip. I’ll definitely remember to check spam and pending comments regularly. 😊
You’re welcome 😊
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Indeed, sometimes knowing something might not turn out that way either way
Lol yes very true
Yeah, that’s why I check spam whenever I open wordpress…..thankfully I didn’t miss any comments until now….
Yes… I feel you. That’s the way to do it 😎
Yeah for some reason every so often your comments go straight to my spam. Had one in there when I checked today!
Yeah that happens to me much, WP don’t like me lol
Does WP like anyone? I think the AI assistant hates me 😂
Haha I feel ya 😁 and yeah I guess it hates us all lol
I check frequently so as not to miss anyone. Sometimes it’s real spam but often it’s people who comment regularly. I know that WP has trigger words or phrases that automatically will send a comment to spam but in some cases I can’t figure out what those could possibly be!
Yes I feel you. It’s the same for me. I’m not sure the science behind it. But at least it’s good at filtering out the real spam. So I don’t mind checking frequently. It’s just the way it is lol
I saw you mention that you check the spam folder “every week or two” and that comments can sit there unnoticed until you click “Approve.” That little routine can feel like a hidden housekeeping task, but it does keep the conversation flowing. It’s easy to forget that a simple habit of opening the spam tab can rescue a comment that might otherwise be lost forever. I appreciate the reminder that “knowing is half the battle,” especially when the battle is just keeping our online dialogue alive.
Indeed and I just rescued you from my spam lol “approved” it’s great little routine for sure. Thank you friend.
Thanks for the rescue, nothing like a quick spam check to keep the conversation alive. A tiny habit like scheduling a calendar reminder for the spam tab can make the routine even smoother, and a simple filter for common keywords often cuts the noise down dramatically.
You’re welcome. And a calendar Reminder plus filter are great ideas.