Comments Shortcode
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…
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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.
- Small user base (900+ active installs)
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Comments Shortcode stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| comment | >100 |
| comments | >100 |
| field | >100 |
| form | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 from 9 reviews
About Comments Shortcode
From the official readme · v1.1Description
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 themes. Just install and activate this plugin and use [sp_comments_block] shortcode anywhere in WordPress to display comments list and comment form.
Read more about this plugin on WordPress blog.
Installation
- Unzip the comments-shortcode.zip folder.
- Upload the comments-shortcode folder to your /wp-content/plugins directory.
- In your WordPress dashboard, head over to the Plugins section.
- Activate Comments Shortcode plugin.
Changelog
1.1
- New plugin icons and some fixes
1.0
- First public release od plugin
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FAQ
Comments Shortcode: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
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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