Head-to-head · October 2026
Comments vs AnyComment
AnyComment comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Comments.
Comments
Fine tune comments in WordPress. You can find the settings page under Comments > Settings in the dashboard.
AnyComment
AnyComment is blazing-fast commenting plugin base on React for WordPress.
| Metric | Comments | AnyComment |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 100+ | 5K+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 84 | 414 |
| Download trend | +31.3% | +36.2% |
| Rating | — | 4.8/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 156 |
| Health score | 25/100 | 34/100 |
| Last updated | 10 years ago | 4 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 4.8.32 | WP 5.9.18 |
| Support resolved | — | 0% |
| Requires PHP | Any | 5.4+ |
| First released | Jul 2014 | Jun 2018 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
CommentsAnyComment
Choose Comments if…
You prefer its feature set and workflow — it holds its own on the fundamentals.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.8 (latest is 7.1)
Choose AnyComment if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
- Loved by users — 4.8/5 from 156 reviews
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.9 (latest is 7.1)
FAQ
Comments vs AnyComment: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
Which is better, Comments or AnyComment?
AnyComment comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Comments. Choose AnyComment if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
Is Comments more popular than AnyComment?
AnyComment is the more popular of the two with 5K+ active installs, compared with 100+ for Comments.
Can I use Comments and AnyComment together?
Both plugins cover comment and comments, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.
Are Comments and AnyComment free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.
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