# Postmatic Social Commenting

> Postmatic Social Commenting has 50+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 3 reviews and 63 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Postmatic Social Commenting shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**A tiny, fast, and convenient way to let your readers comment using their social profiles.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 10,220
- **Downloads (30 days):** 63 (+3.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** Mar 11, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Postmatic (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/vernal/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/postmatic-social-commenting/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [facebook](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/facebook/) | >100 | 386 |
| [oauth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/oauth/) | #16 | 61 |
| [social](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social/) | >100 | 462 |
| [social login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social-login/) | #18 | 51 |
| [twitter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/twitter/) | >100 | 469 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| facebook | >100 | 4,427 |
| oauth | >100 | 1,442 |
| social | >100 | 5,765 |
| social login | >100 | 1,172 |
| twitter | >100 | 3,797 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Meta for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/facebook-for-woocommerce/) | 400K+ | 2.1/5 (479) | Jul 23, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 2 | [Meta pixel for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/official-facebook-pixel/) | 400K+ | 2.7/5 (164) | Jul 27, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 3 | [Nextend Social Login and Register](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nextend-facebook-connect/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (446) | Jul 28, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 4 | [Smash Balloon Social Post Feed – Simple Social Feeds for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-facebook-feed/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (1,509) | Sep 10, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 5 | [Metricool – Social media and site statistics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/metricool/) | 80K+ | 4.5/5 (21) | Aug 25, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [Facebook Chat Plugin – Live Chat Plugin for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/facebook-messenger-customer-chat/) | 70K+ | 3.5/5 (302) | Jul 5, 2022 | 41/100 |
| 7 | [Social Media Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/social-media-widget/) | 30K+ | 3.9/5 (84) | Jun 10, 2024 | 43/100 |
| 8 | [OG — Better Share on Social Media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/og/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (216) | May 15, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 9 | [Feed Them Social – Social Media Feeds, Video, and Photo Galleries](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/feed-them-social/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (639) | Sep 5, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 10 | [Social Login, Social Sharing by miniOrange](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/miniorange-login-openid/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (356) | Sep 17, 2026 | 77/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Postmatic Social Commenting safe to use in 2026?
Postmatic Social Commenting shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Postmatic Social Commenting?
Postmatic Social Commenting is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,220 times since it launched in November 2015. It was downloaded 63 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Postmatic Social Commenting work with WordPress 7.1?
Postmatic Social Commenting 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 Postmatic Social Commenting last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on March 11, 2016 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Postmatic Social Commenting?
Postmatic Social Commenting is developed and maintained by Postmatic.

### What are the best alternatives to Postmatic Social Commenting?
The most popular alternatives to Postmatic Social Commenting are Meta for WooCommerce (400K+ installs), Meta pixel for WordPress (400K+ installs) and Nextend Social Login and Re… (200K+ installs).


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