# Comments Shortcode

> Comments Shortcode has 900+ active installs, a 4.6/5 rating from 9 reviews and 127 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 40/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Comments Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

**This plugin allows you to display comments and comment form anywhere in WordPress. The comments list can be displayed for WordPress pages and posts without modifying the code and it works with most of the available…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 900+
- **Total downloads:** 9,155
- **Downloads (30 days):** 127 (-4.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.6/5 from 9 reviews
- **Health score:** 40/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 30, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+, PHP 5.6.20+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sirius Pro (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/siriusproio/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/comments-shortcode/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment/) | #17 | 247 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | #62 | 1,015 |
| [field](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/field/) | #7 | 64 |
| [form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/form/) | #67 | 536 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | #97 | 1,384 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comment | >100 | 8,775 |
| comments | >100 | 8,774 |
| field | >100 | 10,000 |
| form | >100 | 10,000 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 98.9%
- 1.0: 1.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [AnyComment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/anycomment/) | 5K+ | 4.8/5 (156) | May 14, 2022 | 34/100 |
| 2 | [DCO Comment Attachment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dco-comment-attachment/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (10) | Oct 2, 2022 | 41/100 |
| 3 | [Bulk Delete Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-delete-comments/) | 5K+ | 4.1/5 (12) | Jul 13, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 4 | [One Click Close Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/one-click-close-comments/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (10) | Apr 17, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 5 | [Comments Like Dislike](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comments-like-dislike/) | 5K+ | 4.6/5 (38) | Sep 28, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Comment Reply Email Notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-reply-email-notification/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (33) | Aug 13, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 7 | [Relative URL](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/relative-url/) | 3K+ | 4.2/5 (26) | Aug 11, 2021 | 41/100 |
| 8 | [Decent Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/decent-comments/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (20) | Jan 6, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 9 | [Anti-spam Reloaded](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/anti-spam-reloaded/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (14) | Aug 15, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 10 | [cbnet Multi Author Comment Notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cbnet-multi-author-comment-notification/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Apr 13, 2016 | 36/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Comments Shortcode safe to use in 2026?
Comments Shortcode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Comments Shortcode?
Comments Shortcode is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,155 times since it launched in December 2020. It was downloaded 127 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Comments Shortcode work with WordPress 7.1?
Comments Shortcode is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Comments Shortcode need?
Comments Shortcode requires PHP 5.6.20 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Comments Shortcode last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on November 30, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Comments Shortcode?
Comments Shortcode is developed and maintained by Sirius Pro.

### What are the best alternatives to Comments Shortcode?
The most popular alternatives to Comments Shortcode are AnyComment (5K+ installs), DCO Comment Attachment (5K+ installs) and Bulk Delete Comments (5K+ installs).


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