eHive Object Comments
A plugin that allows you to add and display user comments on eHive Object Records.
Use with caution
eHive Object Comments works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where eHive Object Comments stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| archive | >100 |
| collection | >100 |
| ehive | #9 |
| history | >100 |
| museum | #34 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About eHive Object Comments
From the official readme · v2.4.4Description
This plugin is part of a suite of plugins created by Vernon Systems Ltd., which give you the power to embed eHive functionality into your WordPress website.
This plugin allows you to list existing comments on eHive Object Records. You can also add comments where the author of the Object Record has allowed you to do so. When a comment is added using this plugin it is also visible through the eHive website.
Before you install this plugin you will need to install the eHive Access and eHive Object Details plugins.
Get more from the eHive plugin suite
Other plugins in the suite include:
- eHive Account Details – A plugin for displaying eHive account information.
- eHive Object Details – A plugin for displaying Object Record detail pages.
- eHive Objects Image Grid – Displays a grid of images from eHive filtered by certain criteria.
- eHive Objects Tag Cloud – Displays a tag cloud from eHive.
- eHive Search – Allows you to search eHive.
- eHive Objects Gallery widget – Provides a gallery of Object Records that can be placed in your sites widget areas.
- eHive Objects Tag Cloud widget – Allows you to display a tag cloud in a widget area on your site.
- eHive Object Tags widget – A widget that displays tags for an Object Record.
- eHive Search widget – A widget plugin that provides access to eHive Search from a widget.
Installation
Dependencies:
- eHive Access plugin
- eHive Object Details plugin
This plugin requires the eHive Access and eHive Object Details plugins to be installed first. Please ensure you have installed and configured these plugins correctly first before installing this plugin.
There are three ways to install a plugin:
Method 1
- Navigate to the plugins page by clicking the link in the WordPress admin menu.
- Click the “Add New” link
- Type the name of the plugin you want to install (i.e. “eHive Access plugin”) into the search box
- Click the “Search plugins” button
- Locate the plugin you want to install from the search results
- Click the “Install Now” link and click “OK” on the popup confirmation window
- Click the “Activate plugin” link when the plugin installation has completed
Method 2
- Download the plugin’s .ZIP file.
- Navigate to the plugins page by clicking the link in the WordPress admin menu.
- Click the “Add New” link
- Click the “Upload” link
- Click the “Choose File” button and locate the .ZIP file you downloaded in step 1
- Click the “Install Now” button
- Click the “Activate plugin” link when the plugin installation has completed
Method 3
- Download the plugin’s .ZIP file.
- Unzip the contents into your WordPress sites plugin directory (/wordpress/wp-contents/plugins)
- Navigate to the plugins page by clicking the link in the WordPress admin menu.
- Click the “Activate plugin” link below the plugin’s name
Changelog
Test if the eHiveAccess variable is set before calling the eHiveAPI. Prevents the WP-CLI plugin list command from failing.
2.4.4
- Test if the eHiveAccess variable is set before calling the eHiveAPI.
- Prevents the WP-CLI plugin list command from failing.
2.4.3
- Only call the eHiveAPI if the object_record_id is set.
- Prevents the preview from failing in the block editor.
2.4.2
- Namespace needed for Comment class in eHiveApi in eHive Access plugin.
2.4.1
- Missing end tag for ehive-object-comment-list div.
2.4.1
- Missing end tag for ehive-object-comment-list div.
2.4.0
- Google reCAPTCHA v3 replaces the eHive bee captcha.
- Tested up to 5.5.3
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FAQ
eHive Object Comments: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Is eHive Object Comments free?
Yes. eHive Object Comments is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is eHive Object Comments safe to use in 2026?
eHive Object Comments works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.
How many websites use eHive Object Comments?
eHive Object Comments is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,412 times since it launched in April 2013. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.
Does eHive Object Comments work with WordPress 7.1?
eHive Object Comments is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does eHive Object Comments need?
eHive Object Comments requires PHP 5.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was eHive Object Comments last updated?
The latest version, 2.4.4, was released on May 25, 2026 (5 months ago).
Who makes eHive Object Comments?
eHive Object Comments is developed and maintained by Vernon Systems Limited.
What are the best alternatives to eHive Object Comments?
The most popular alternatives to eHive Object Comments are Jetpack VaultPress (10K+ installs), Zippy (8K+ installs) and Posts List (7K+ installs).
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