Comment Image
Comment Image enables blog readers to attach an image while leaving their comments. Supported formats are JPG, PNG, GIF.
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Comment Image shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Comment Image stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| attachments | >100 |
| comments | >100 |
| gif | >100 |
| images | >100 |
| pictures | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.2 from 6 reviews
About Comment Image
From the official readme · v1.2.3Description
Comment Image enables blog readers to attach an image while leaving their comments.
Supported formats are JPG, PNG, GIF.
Uploaded images are inserted below the comment text as thumbnail (of configurable max dimensions) and linked to the original pictures.
File selection field can be injected automatically or added manually.
Original pictures and their thumbnails are stored in a separate folder for easy management.
See the official Comment Image page for more.
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Installation
- Put the plugin folder into [wordpress_dir]/wp-content/plugins/
- Go into the WordPress admin interface and activate the plugin
- Optional: go to the options page and configure the plugin
Changelog
1.2.3
- WP 5.8 file headers
1.2.2
- WP compatibility check
- Fixes on options panel
1.2.1
- Fix attempt to enable it on custom post types
1.2.0
- Updated compatibility with WordPress 3.8
- Readme fixes
1.1.0
- Minor fixes
1.0.9
- Admininistration header and styles
For developers
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FAQ
Comment Image: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Comment Image free?
Yes. Comment Image is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Comment Image safe to use in 2026?
Comment Image shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Comment Image?
Comment Image is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 41,814 times since it launched in August 2009. It was downloaded 171 times in the last 30 days.
Does Comment Image work with WordPress 7.1?
Comment Image is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.17, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Comment Image need?
Comment Image requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Comment Image last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.3, was released on August 28, 2021 (5 years ago).
Who makes Comment Image?
Comment Image is developed and maintained by Stefano Lissa.
What are the best alternatives to Comment Image?
The most popular alternatives to Comment Image are Export media with selected… (40K+ installs), File Upload Types by WPForms (40K+ installs) and Lightbox with PhotoSwipe (20K+ installs).
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