# Comments – EchoThread

> Comments – EchoThread has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 186 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 71/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Comments – EchoThread is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.

**A fast, privacy-first Disqus alternative for WordPress: threaded comments, reactions, and ML spam filtering. No ads, no tracking, no data resale.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 436
- **Downloads (30 days):** 186 (+42% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 71/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.4.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 15, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** cigan1 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/cigan1/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/threadbridge-comments-for-echothread/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comment moderation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment-moderation/) | #14 | 16 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,017 |
| [privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/privacy/) | >100 | 493 |
| [spam protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam-protection/) | #92 | 135 |
| [threaded comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/threaded-comments/) | #3 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comment moderation | #93 | 504 |
| comments | >100 | 8,942 |
| privacy | >100 | 10,000 |
| spam protection | >100 | 1,564 |
| threaded comments | #18 | 110 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Disable Comments & Delete All Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comments-plus/) | 9K+ | 5/5 (41) | Aug 20, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Comment Editing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-comment-editing/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (55) | Sep 11, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 3 | [WP referrer spam blacklist (fight 2040+ Referrer Spammers in (Google/Matomo) Analytics)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-referrer-spam-blacklist/) | 700+ | 4.3/5 (3) | Dec 27, 2020 | 32/100 |
| 4 | [Comments – GraphComment / AI-Moderated Comment System](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/graphcomment-comment-system/) | 400+ | 4.7/5 (30) | Sep 12, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 5 | [WP Comment Notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-comment-notification/) | 400+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 29, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 6 | [Comment Moderation Role by WPBeginner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-moderation-role/) | 200+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Mar 16, 2026 | 44/100 |
| 7 | [Show Parent Comment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/show-parent-comment/) | 70+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Nov 11, 2015 | 31/100 |
| 8 | [Crowd Control by Postmatic – Comment moderation decentralized](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crowd-control/) | 20+ | 5/5 (2) | May 17, 2019 | 31/100 |
| 9 | [AOS Comment Spam Cleanup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aos-comment-spam-cleanup/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 8, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 10 | [ShushThatNoise – Ignorant Comment Hider](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shushthatnoise/) | 10+ | — | Aug 16, 2010 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Comments – EchoThread safe to use in 2026?
Comments – EchoThread is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Comments – EchoThread?
Comments – EchoThread is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 436 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 186 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Comments – EchoThread work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Comments – EchoThread up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.8 or newer.

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

### When was Comments – EchoThread last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.1, was released on September 15, 2026 (3 weeks ago).

### Who makes Comments – EchoThread?
Comments – EchoThread is developed and maintained by cigan1.

### What are the best alternatives to Comments – EchoThread?
The most popular alternatives to Comments – EchoThread are Disable Comments & Delete A… (9K+ installs), Simple Comment Editing (2K+ installs) and WP referrer spam blacklist… (700+ installs).


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