# Comments vs Google+ Comments

> Comments vs Google+ Comments compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Comments comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Google+ Comments.

**Comments comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Google+ Comments.** Choose Comments if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and last updated. Choose Google+ Comments if you care most about download trend, reviews and health score.

| | Comments | Google+ Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 100+ ✅ | 30+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 84 ✅ | 64 |
| Download trend | +31.3% | +68.4% ✅ |
| Rating | — | 3.6/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 10 ✅ |
| Health score | 25/100 | 30/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 10 years ago ✅ | 13 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 4.8.32 ✅ | WP 3.5.2 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Jul 2014 | Apr 2013 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Comments or Google+ Comments?
Comments comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Google+ Comments. Choose Comments if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and last updated. Choose Google+ Comments if you care most about download trend, reviews and health score.

### Is Comments more popular than Google+ Comments?
Comments is the more popular of the two with 100+ active installs, compared with 30+ for Google+ Comments.

### Can I use Comments and Google+ Comments 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 Google+ Comments 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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