Head-to-head · October 2026
Comments vs CommentBy
Comments comes out ahead, winning 3 of 6 head-to-head checks against CommentBy.
| Metric | Comments | CommentBy |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 100+ | <10 |
| Downloads (30 days) | 84 | 36 |
| Download trend | +31.3% | +20% |
| Rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Health score | 25/100 | 36/100 |
| Last updated | 10 years ago | 10 months ago |
| Tested up to | WP 4.8.32 | WP 6.8.10 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | Jul 2014 | Nov 2025 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
CommentsCommentBy
Choose Comments if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
- 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 CommentBy if…
You care most about health score, last updated and tested up to.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
Both compete in: commenting comments
FAQ
Comments vs CommentBy: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
Which is better, Comments or CommentBy?
Comments comes out ahead, winning 3 of 6 head-to-head checks against CommentBy. Choose Comments if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend. Choose CommentBy if you care most about health score, last updated and tested up to.
Is Comments more popular than CommentBy?
Comments is the more popular of the two with 100+ active installs, compared with <10 for CommentBy.
Can I use Comments and CommentBy together?
Both plugins cover commenting 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 CommentBy 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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