# Muut – Commenting and Forums Re-Imagined

> Muut has 50+ active installs, a 3.9/5 rating from 19 reviews and 80 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Muut shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 3.9/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**Muut represents a complete re-imagination of what internet discussion forums and commenting should be. It’s a modern, fast, highly scalable discussion platform that you can embed onto your WordPress website, and…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 32,765
- **Downloads (30 days):** 80 (+77.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.9/5 from 19 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 3.0.6
- **Last updated:** Nov 2, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Paul (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/paulhughes01/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/muut/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [commenting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/commenting/) | #4 | 9 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,016 |
| [forum](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/forum/) | #34 | 88 |
| [realtime](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/realtime/) | #5 | 23 |
| [social](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social/) | >100 | 463 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| commenting | >100 | 369 |
| comments | >100 | 8,886 |
| forum | >100 | 7,022 |
| realtime | >100 | 356 |
| social | >100 | 5,820 |

## Version adoption

- 3.0: 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 |
| 5 | [Google+ Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-plus-comments/) | 30+ | 3.6/5 (10) | Apr 25, 2013 | 30/100 |
| 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 Muut free?
Yes. Muut is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Muut safe to use in 2026?
Muut shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 3.9/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Muut?
Muut is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 32,765 times since it launched in April 2014. It was downloaded 80 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Muut work with WordPress 7.1?
Muut is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.0, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Muut last updated?
The latest version, 3.0.6, was released on November 2, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Muut?
Muut is developed and maintained by Paul.

### What are the best alternatives to Muut?
The most popular alternatives to Muut 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/muut/ · Generated 2026-10-05 06:30 UTC by PageForge