Most Commented Widget
Add a widget to display a list of the posts/pages with the most comments.
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Most Commented Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (300+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.4 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Most Commented Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| comments | >100 |
| popular | >100 |
| rank | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Most Commented Widget
From the official readme · v3.0Description
Add a widget to display a list of the posts/pages with the most comments.
Installation
- Upload
most-commented.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Browse to Appearance->Widgets, add the widget, and configure the options
Changelog
2.0
- Widgetize the plugin
- Add an option to display to posts, pages, or both
- Do not include posts/pages without comments
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FAQ
Most Commented Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Most Commented Widget free?
Yes. Most Commented Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Most Commented Widget safe to use in 2026?
Most Commented Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Most Commented Widget?
Most Commented Widget is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 117,230 times since it launched in January 2005. It was downloaded 80 times in the last 30 days.
Does Most Commented Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Most Commented Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Most Commented Widget last updated?
The latest version, 3.0, was released on December 8, 2015 (11 years ago).
Who makes Most Commented Widget?
Most Commented Widget is developed and maintained by Nick Momrik.
What are the best alternatives to Most Commented Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Most Commented Widget are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Disable Comments (1M+ installs) and Antispam Bee (700K+ installs).
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