# FluentComments – AJAX Comments, Anti-Spam & Comment Email Notifications

> FluentComments has 700+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 6 reviews and 1.3K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 79/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** FluentComments is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 79/100 on our health check.

**AJAX comments with layered spam protection and no CAPTCHA. Threaded replies, load more, and 5 editable notification emails. Free, no pro version.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 700+
- **Total downloads:** 7,230
- **Downloads (30 days):** 1,328 (+791.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 79/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.1.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 1, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Shahjahan Jewel (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/techjewel/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/fluent-comments/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ajax comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ajax-comments/) | #4 | 10 |
| [antispam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/antispam/) | #28 | 124 |
| [comment notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment-notification/) | #2 | 3 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | #67 | 1,015 |
| [spam protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam-protection/) | #24 | 131 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ajax comments | #4 | 1,917 |
| antispam | #36 | 215 |
| comment notification | #16 | 1,758 |
| comments | #23 | 8,774 |
| spam protection | #62 | 1,503 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 57.6%
- 2.0: 33.6%
- 1.0: 8.9%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Comments – wpDiscuz](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpdiscuz/) | 60K+ | 4.7/5 (580) | Sep 16, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [AnyComment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/anycomment/) | 5K+ | 4.8/5 (156) | May 14, 2022 | 34/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Comment Editing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-comment-editing/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (55) | Sep 11, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 5 | [Epoch – A native Disqus alternative with a focus on speed and privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/epoch/) | 60+ | 4.5/5 (21) | Dec 17, 2015 | 40/100 |
| 6 | [uComment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ucomment/) | 10+ | — | Apr 27, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Simple Ajax Insert Comments Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-ajax-insert-comments-lite/) | 10+ | 2.3/5 (9) | Apr 17, 2015 | 24/100 |
| 8 | [JC Ajax Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jc-ajax-comment/) | 10+ | 5/5 (3) | Feb 27, 2015 | 30/100 |
| 9 | [LoudVoice Comments Plugin – Supercharge your WordPress comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loudvoice-comment-system/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 11, 2022 | 30/100 |
| 10 | [Modern Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/modern-comments/) | <10 | — | Jun 30, 2026 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is FluentComments safe to use in 2026?
FluentComments is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 79/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use FluentComments?
FluentComments is active on 700+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,230 times since it launched in September 2023. It was downloaded 1,328 times in the last 30 days.

### Does FluentComments work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested FluentComments up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.5 or newer.

### What PHP version does FluentComments need?
FluentComments requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was FluentComments last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.1, was released on September 1, 2026 (4 weeks ago).

### Who makes FluentComments?
FluentComments is developed and maintained by Shahjahan Jewel.

### What are the best alternatives to FluentComments?
The most popular alternatives to FluentComments are Comments – wpDiscuz (60K+ installs), AnyComment (5K+ installs) and Simple Comment Editing (2K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fluent-comments/ · Generated 2026-09-29 04:06 UTC by PageForge