Disqus Popular Threads Widget
Shows your most commented posts from Disqus via widget, shortcode, or template tag.
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- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.5 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Disqus Popular Threads Widg… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| comments | >100 |
| Disqus | #86 |
| most popular | >100 |
| most-commented | >100 |
| popular posts | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3 from 2 reviews
About Disqus Popular Threads Widget
From the official readme · v1.2Description
Integrates with the Disqus API to show your most popular threads (most commented posts). Can be added via sidebar widget, template tag, or shortcode.
For more information or to request additional features, please visit the plugin page
Installation
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Upload the plugin to your ‘wp-content/plugins’ directory, or download and install automatically through your admin panel.
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Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
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Visit the plugin admin page via Settings -> Disqus Settings
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You’ll need to add your Disqus Public API Key, Forum ID (Disqus Site Shortname), and Domain Info. For information on obtaining your Disqus API Key, visit the plugin homepage.
To Display Disqus Popular Threads Via WordPress Widget
From your admin console, go to Appeareance > Widgets, drag the Disqus Popular Threads Widget to wherever you want it to be and click on Save.
To Display Disqus Popular Threads Via Shortcode
[wdp_threads days_back = '7d' show_threads = 5 ]
To Display Disqus Popular Threads Via Template Tag
<?php wdp_get_threads( $days_back = '7d', $show_threads = 5, $echo = true ); ?>
Parameters
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Days Back – ‘1h’, ‘6h’, ’12h’, ‘1d’, ‘3d’, ‘7d’, ’30d’, ’90d’
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Number of Threads – # of posts to return
Changelog
1.2
Addressed issue with the comment count not matching.
1.1
API was returning the slug in some cases. Checking for those cases.
1.0
First public release March 2013
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FAQ
Disqus Popular Threads Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Disqus Popular Threads Widget free?
Yes. Disqus Popular Threads Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Disqus Popular Threads Widget safe to use in 2026?
Disqus Popular Threads Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Disqus Popular Threads Widget?
Disqus Popular Threads Widget is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,128 times since it launched in March 2013. It was downloaded 66 times in the last 30 days.
Does Disqus Popular Threads Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Disqus Popular Threads Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Disqus Popular Threads Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on May 24, 2013 (13 years ago).
Who makes Disqus Popular Threads Widget?
Disqus Popular Threads Widget is developed and maintained by Ron Zvagelsky.
What are the best alternatives to Disqus Popular Threads Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Disqus Popular Threads Widget are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Disable Comments (1M+ installs) and Antispam Bee (700K+ installs).
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