# Paged Comments vs Paginated Comments

> Paged Comments vs Paginated Comments compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Paged Comments comes out ahead, winning 4 of 6 head-to-head checks against Paginated Comments.

**Paged Comments comes out ahead, winning 4 of 6 head-to-head checks against Paginated Comments.** Choose Paged Comments if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend. Choose Paginated Comments if you care most about last updated and tested up to.

| | Paged Comments | Paginated Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 50+ ✅ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 193 ✅ | 78 |
| Download trend | +18.4% ✅ | +18.2% |
| Rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Health score | 25/100 ✅ | 23/100 |
| Last updated | 18 years ago | 17 years ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 2.7 | WP 2.8.3 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | May 2005 | May 2008 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Paged Comments or Paginated Comments?
Paged Comments comes out ahead, winning 4 of 6 head-to-head checks against Paginated Comments. Choose Paged Comments if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend. Choose Paginated Comments if you care most about last updated and tested up to.

### Is Paged Comments more popular than Paginated Comments?
Paged Comments is the more popular of the two with 50+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Paginated Comments.

### Can I use Paged Comments and Paginated Comments together?
Both plugins cover comments and paged 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 Paged Comments and Paginated 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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