# CommentBy – Privacy-First Comment System & Disqus Alternative

> CommentBy has <10 active installs and 36 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** CommentBy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Replace Disqus with a privacy-first comment system. No tracking, no ads, 2x faster. GDPR compliant. 30-day trial available.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 367
- **Downloads (30 days):** 36 (+20% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Nov 29, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** ridbyte (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ridbyte/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/commentby/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [commenting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/commenting/) | #9 | 9 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,016 |
| [discussion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/discussion/) | #29 | 37 |
| [GDPR](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gdpr/) | >100 | 583 |
| [privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/privacy/) | >100 | 483 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| commenting | >100 | 369 |
| comments | >100 | 8,886 |
| discussion | >100 | 777 |
| GDPR | >100 | 3,715 |
| privacy | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-comments/) | 100+ | — | Dec 9, 2016 | 25/100 |
| 2 | [Gossiped Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gossiped-comments/) | 90+ | — | Sep 11, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 3 | [Optin Comment Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/optin-comment-notifications/) | 50+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 27, 2019 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [Muut – Commenting and Forums Re-Imagined](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/muut/) | 50+ | 3.9/5 (19) | Nov 2, 2015 | 33/100 |
| 5 | [Google+ Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-plus-comments/) | 30+ | 3.6/5 (10) | Apr 25, 2013 | 30/100 |
| 6 | [Sided](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sided/) | 20+ | — | Apr 22, 2026 | 39/100 |
| 7 | [Always Allow Admin Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/always-allow-admin-comments/) | 10+ | — | Oct 15, 2021 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Jetpack Follow Link for P2](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack-follow-link-for-p2/) | 10+ | — | Aug 6, 2012 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is CommentBy safe to use in 2026?
CommentBy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use CommentBy?
CommentBy is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 367 times since it launched in November 2025. It was downloaded 36 times in the last 30 days.

### Does CommentBy work with WordPress 7.1?
CommentBy is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does CommentBy need?
CommentBy requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was CommentBy last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on November 29, 2025 (10 months ago).

### Who makes CommentBy?
CommentBy is developed and maintained by ridbyte.

### What are the best alternatives to CommentBy?
The most popular alternatives to CommentBy are Comments (100+ installs), Gossiped Comments (90+ installs) and Optin Comment Notifications (50+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/commentby/ · Generated 2026-10-05 06:30 UTC by PageForge