# Disqus Recent Comments Widget

> Disqus Recent Comments Widget has 100+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 7 reviews and 181 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Disqus Recent Comments Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**Disqus has dropped support for their recent comments widget.  This plugin creates a configurable widget that will display your latest Disqus comments.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 26,073
- **Downloads (30 days):** 181 (+49.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 7 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Sep 22, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.0.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.4.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Andrew Bartel (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/andrew-bartel/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/disqus-recent-comments-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,014 |
| [Disqus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/disqus/) | #3 | 15 |
| [sidebar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sidebar/) | #87 | 489 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,309 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comments | >100 | 8,912 |
| Disqus | #69 | 109 |
| sidebar | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akismet/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (1,187) | Aug 18, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Disable Comments – Remove Comments & Stop Spam [Multi-Site Support]](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (281) | Sep 1, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Antispam Bee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/antispam-bee/) | 700K+ | 4.8/5 (226) | Aug 23, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [Gravatar Enhanced – Avatars, Profiles, and Privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravatar-enhanced/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 17, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 5 | [Disable Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments-rb/) | 100K+ | 3.8/5 (25) | Sep 25, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [Disqus Comment System](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disqus-comment-system/) | 30K+ | 2.7/5 (219) | Sep 23, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 7 | [Cookies for Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookies-for-comments/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (18) | Jun 4, 2019 | 42/100 |
| 8 | [Throws SPAM Away](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/throws-spam-away/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 26, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 9 | [Native PHP Sessions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-native-php-sessions/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (16) | Dec 4, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 10 | [No Page Comment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/no-page-comment/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (22) | Nov 17, 2025 | 62/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Disqus Recent Comments Widget safe to use in 2026?
Disqus Recent Comments Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Disqus Recent Comments Widget?
Disqus Recent Comments Widget is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 26,073 times since it launched in April 2013. It was downloaded 181 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Disqus Recent Comments Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Disqus Recent Comments Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Disqus Recent Comments Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on September 22, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Disqus Recent Comments Widget?
Disqus Recent Comments Widget is developed and maintained by Andrew Bartel.

### What are the best alternatives to Disqus Recent Comments Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Disqus Recent Comments Widget are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Disable Comments (1M+ installs) and Antispam Bee (700K+ installs).


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