# AnyComment

> AnyComment has 5K+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 156 reviews and 362 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** AnyComment shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 5K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**AnyComment is blazing-fast commenting plugin based on React for WordPress.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 5K+
- **Total downloads:** 98,485
- **Downloads (30 days):** 362 (+18.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 156 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.3.6
- **Last updated:** May 14, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.9.18
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+, PHP 5.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Alexander (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ateshabaev/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/anycomment/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ajax comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ajax-comments/) | #2 | 10 |
| [comment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment/) | #1 | 247 |
| [comment moderation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment-moderation/) | #2 | 16 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | #17 | 1,012 |
| [Comments SEO](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments-seo/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ajax comments | >100 | 1,918 |
| comment | >100 | 8,750 |
| comment moderation | >100 | 487 |
| comments | >100 | 8,748 |
| Comments SEO | >100 | 1,478 |

## Version adoption

- 0.3: 95.2%
- Other: 4.8%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Comments – wpDiscuz](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpdiscuz/) | 60K+ | 4.7/5 (580) | Sep 16, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Comment Editing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-comment-editing/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (55) | Sep 11, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [FluentComments – AJAX Comments, Anti-Spam & Comment Email Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fluent-comments/) | 700+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Sep 1, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 5 | [Epoch – A native Disqus alternative with a focus on speed and privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/epoch/) | 60+ | 4.5/5 (21) | Dec 17, 2015 | 40/100 |
| 6 | [LoudVoice Comments Plugin – Supercharge your WordPress comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loudvoice-comment-system/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 11, 2022 | 30/100 |
| 7 | [uComment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ucomment/) | 10+ | — | Apr 27, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Ajax Insert Comments Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-ajax-insert-comments-lite/) | 10+ | 2.3/5 (9) | Apr 17, 2015 | 24/100 |
| 9 | [JC Ajax Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jc-ajax-comment/) | 10+ | 5/5 (3) | Feb 27, 2015 | 30/100 |
| 10 | [Modern Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/modern-comments/) | <10 | — | Jun 30, 2026 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is AnyComment free?
Yes. AnyComment is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is AnyComment safe to use in 2026?
AnyComment shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 5K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use AnyComment?
AnyComment is active on 5K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 98,485 times since it launched in June 2018. It was downloaded 362 times in the last 30 days.

### Does AnyComment work with WordPress 7.1?
AnyComment is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.18, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does AnyComment need?
AnyComment requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was AnyComment last updated?
The latest version, 0.3.6, was released on May 14, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes AnyComment?
AnyComment is developed and maintained by Alexander.

### What are the best alternatives to AnyComment?
The most popular alternatives to AnyComment are Comments – wpDiscuz (60K+ installs), Simple Comment Editing (2K+ installs) and FluentComments (700+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/anycomment/ · Generated 2026-09-27 21:48 UTC by PageForge