Head-to-head · October 2026
Comments vs Google+ Comments
Comments comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Google+ Comments.
Comments
Fine tune comments in WordPress. You can find the settings page under Comments > Settings in the dashboard.
Google+ Comments
Google+ comments was introduced in April 2013 to blogger.com users. This plugin lets you add Google+ comments…
| Metric | 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 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
CommentsGoogle+ Comments
Choose Comments if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and last updated.
- 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 Google+ Comments if…
You care most about download trend, reviews and health score.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.5 (latest is 7.1)
Both compete in: commenting comments
FAQ
Comments vs Google+ Comments: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
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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