# Comments vs Show Parent Comment

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

**Comments comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Show Parent Comment.** Choose Comments if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

| | Comments – GraphComment / AI-Moderated Comment System | Show Parent Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 400+ ✅ | 70+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 1.2K ✅ | 75 |
| Download trend | +154.6% ✅ | +82.9% |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Reviews | 30 ✅ | 3 |
| Health score | 86/100 ✅ | 31/100 |
| Last updated | 4 weeks ago ✅ | 11 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 4.3.34 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | Any |
| First released | Feb 2016 | Sep 2015 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Comments or Show Parent Comment?
Comments comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Show Parent Comment. Choose Comments if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

### Is Comments more popular than Show Parent Comment?
Comments is the more popular of the two with 400+ active installs, compared with 70+ for Show Parent Comment.

### Can I use Comments and Show Parent Comment together?
Both plugins cover comment moderation 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 Show Parent Comment 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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