Approved / (approved + held + spam). Low = spam flood or over-aggressive filter.
At a glance
Comment Approval Rate is a engagement metric tracked from WordPress data. It surfaces operational signal so you can spot regressions, opportunities, and structural patterns. Cross-reference the sibling cards below for the full diagnostic picture.
| What it counts | Approved / (approved + held + spam). Low = spam flood or over-aggressive filter. |
| Sample type | Backend API data from WordPress, refreshed on the standard data refresh. |
| Why it matters | The metric appears in the Engagement category and complements the sibling cards listed below. Track movement over time to identify regressions or opportunities. |
| Reading the value | Compare the current period to the prior period to read direction. Cross-reference siblings to triangulate cause. |
| Format | percent |
| Time window | 30D |
| Alert trigger | <40% |
| Sentiment key | comment_approval_rate |
| Roles | owner, marketing |
Calculation
Calculated automatically from your WordPress data on the standard refresh. See the At a glance summary for what it tracks and the worked example below for a typical reading.Worked example
A representative reading of Comment Approval Rate for a typical WordPress account. The card reports the current value alongside a comparison against the previous period — direction matters. When it moves outside the expected range, cross-reference the siblings below to find the cause; use Vortex Mind to trace upstream causes and Ask Viq for natural-language exploration.Sibling cards merchants should reference together
| Card | Why merchants reach for it |
|---|---|
wp_comments_total | Engagement sibling: Total Comments. |
wp_comments_per_post | Engagement sibling: Comments per Post. |
wp_most_commented_posts | Engagement sibling: Most Commented Posts. |
wp_spam_caught | Engagement sibling: Spam Caught (Akismet). |