TwoSides
Split comments into two types of commenting groups.
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TwoSides shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where TwoSides stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| comments | >100 |
| opinions | >100 |
| pro con | >100 |
| reviews | >100 |
| split comments | >100 |
About TwoSides
From the official readme · v1.1.0Description
List your comments as opinions or views on two separate sides of the page. Twosides is exactly that: a plugin that list your opinions or views on two separate sides of the page according to the positive or negative ideology of the comment.
The basic premise is for a blog to contain a subject matter in a single post which, can instill a wave of comments that are split into two groups as responses to the single post. Pro/Con, Conservative/Progressive, Beatles/Rolling Stones, Mom/Dad, Product opinions, Positive/Negative Reviews…. endless possibilities.
Demo at http://twosides.tswdev.com
Features
- Pro / Con styled comments
- One type goes to the left of page and the other to the right
- Set background colors for comments and opener buttons
- One button opens positive comments and the other opens negative
- You can name comments anything you want in admin panel. (pro/con, upside/downside, etc.)
- Change wording in comments count counter and buttons.
Update Notice
1.1.0 is a major update. If you have made any custom files or functions to the older versions you may have installed, please save them prior to updating to 1.1.0.
Also some file names have been changed. those files that got major additions will have the naming of twosides-debate-name of file; where the “debate” was added to existing file names.
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
1. Upload the plugin to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
1.1.0
- major update
- added many new options
- removed reply thread support
- added instructions
- updated .pot file
1.0.5
- include shortcode directly in comments template
- deprecated contents filter
- submit button color fixed
1.0.4
- add margin and padding control
- add instructions FAQ
- fix comments disappear onclick
- align submit buttons
1.0.3
- added width control
- added padding control
- fixed margins of commetns list
1.0.2
- more sanity and escaping
- return not echo some functions
- esc_urls in admin files
- added doc blocks
1.0.1
- corrected url in admin
- made some style adjustments
- removed unused files
- cleaned code in includes folder
- made default backgrounds transparent
- updated uninstall
- synced with github for review
- sanity and escaping throughout
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FAQ
TwoSides: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is TwoSides free?
Yes. TwoSides is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is TwoSides safe to use in 2026?
TwoSides shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use TwoSides?
TwoSides is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,041 times since it launched in March 2023. It was downloaded 36 times in the last 30 days.
Does TwoSides work with WordPress 7.1?
TwoSides is officially tested up to WordPress 6.2.13, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does TwoSides need?
TwoSides requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was TwoSides last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on April 13, 2023 (3 years ago).
Who makes TwoSides?
TwoSides is developed and maintained by tradesouthwest.
What are the best alternatives to TwoSides?
The most popular alternatives to TwoSides are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Disable Comments (1M+ installs) and Antispam Bee (700K+ installs).
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