# uComment

> uComment has 10+ active installs and 36 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** uComment shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Add extra features to your wordpress comments like ajax posting, email notification on reply and field validation.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,674
- **Downloads (30 days):** 36 (+28.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Apr 27, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.3.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** feedchannel (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/feedchannel/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ucomment/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ajax comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ajax-comments/) | #8 | 10 |
| [comment validation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment-validation/) | #4 | 4 |
| [email notify on reply](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email-notify-on-reply/) | #1 | 1 |
| [reply to comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reply-to-comments/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ajax comments | >100 | 1,918 |
| comment validation | >100 | 1,680 |
| email notify on reply | >100 | 175 |
| reply to comments | >100 | 760 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Comments – wpDiscuz](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpdiscuz/) | 60K+ | 4.7/5 (580) | Sep 16, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [AnyComment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/anycomment/) | 5K+ | 4.8/5 (156) | May 14, 2022 | 34/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Comment Editing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-comment-editing/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (55) | Sep 11, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [FluentComments – AJAX Comments, Anti-Spam & Comment Email Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fluent-comments/) | 700+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Sep 1, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 5 | [Epoch – A native Disqus alternative with a focus on speed and privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/epoch/) | 60+ | 4.5/5 (21) | Dec 17, 2015 | 40/100 |
| 6 | [LoudVoice Comments Plugin – Supercharge your WordPress comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loudvoice-comment-system/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 11, 2022 | 30/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Ajax Insert Comments Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-ajax-insert-comments-lite/) | 10+ | 2.3/5 (9) | Apr 17, 2015 | 24/100 |
| 9 | [JC Ajax Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jc-ajax-comment/) | 10+ | 5/5 (3) | Feb 27, 2015 | 30/100 |
| 10 | [Modern Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/modern-comments/) | <10 | — | Jun 30, 2026 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is uComment safe to use in 2026?
uComment shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use uComment?
uComment is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,674 times since it launched in April 2012. It was downloaded 36 times in the last 30 days.

### Does uComment work with WordPress 7.1?
uComment is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was uComment last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on April 27, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes uComment?
uComment is developed and maintained by feedchannel.

### What are the best alternatives to uComment?
The most popular alternatives to uComment are Comments – wpDiscuz (60K+ installs), AnyComment (5K+ installs) and Simple Comment Editing (2K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ucomment/ · Generated 2026-09-27 21:48 UTC by PageForge