# Google+ Comments

> Google+ Comments has 30+ active installs, a 3.6/5 rating from 10 reviews and 64 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Google+ Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 3.6/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Google+ comments was introduced in April 2013 to blogger.com users. This plugin lets you add Google+ comments to your WordPress site!**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 12,317
- **Downloads (30 days):** 64 (+68.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.6/5 from 10 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 25, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Alex Moss (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/alexmoss/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/google-plus-comments/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [commenting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/commenting/) | #5 | 9 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,016 |
| [google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google/) | >100 | 601 |
| [google plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google-plus/) | #11 | 42 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| commenting | >100 | 369 |
| comments | >100 | 8,886 |
| google | >100 | 10,000 |
| google plus | >100 | 2,847 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-comments/) | 100+ | — | Dec 9, 2016 | 25/100 |
| 2 | [Gossiped Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gossiped-comments/) | 90+ | — | Sep 11, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 3 | [Optin Comment Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/optin-comment-notifications/) | 50+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 27, 2019 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [Muut – Commenting and Forums Re-Imagined](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/muut/) | 50+ | 3.9/5 (19) | Nov 2, 2015 | 33/100 |
| 6 | [Sided](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sided/) | 20+ | — | Apr 22, 2026 | 39/100 |
| 7 | [Always Allow Admin Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/always-allow-admin-comments/) | 10+ | — | Oct 15, 2021 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Jetpack Follow Link for P2](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack-follow-link-for-p2/) | 10+ | — | Aug 6, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [CommentBy – Privacy-First Comment System & Disqus Alternative](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/commentby/) | <10 | — | Nov 29, 2025 | 36/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Google+ Comments safe to use in 2026?
Google+ Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 3.6/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Google+ Comments?
Google+ Comments is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,317 times since it launched in April 2013. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Google+ Comments work with WordPress 7.1?
Google+ Comments is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Google+ Comments last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on April 25, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Google+ Comments?
Google+ Comments is developed and maintained by Alex Moss.

### What are the best alternatives to Google+ Comments?
The most popular alternatives to Google+ Comments are Comments (100+ installs), Gossiped Comments (90+ installs) and Optin Comment Notifications (50+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-plus-comments/ · Generated 2026-10-05 05:45 UTC by PageForge