# Comments vs Gossiped Comments

> Comments vs Gossiped Comments compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Gossiped Comments comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 head-to-head checks against Comments.

**Gossiped Comments comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 head-to-head checks against Comments.** Choose Comments if you care most about active installs. Choose Gossiped Comments if you care most about downloads (30 days), download trend and health score.

| | Comments | Gossiped Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 100+ ✅ | 90+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 89 | 199 ✅ |
| Download trend | +45.9% | +231.7% ✅ |
| Rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Health score | 25/100 | 68/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 10 years ago | 4 weeks ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 4.8.33 | WP 7.1.3 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 8.3+ |
| First released | Jul 2014 | Dec 2025 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Comments or Gossiped Comments?
Gossiped Comments comes out ahead, winning 5 of 6 head-to-head checks against Comments. Choose Comments if you care most about active installs. Choose Gossiped Comments if you care most about downloads (30 days), download trend and health score.

### Is Comments more popular than Gossiped Comments?
Comments is the more popular of the two with 100+ active installs, compared with 90+ for Gossiped Comments.

### Can I use Comments and Gossiped 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 Gossiped 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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