uComment
Add extra features to your wordpress comments like ajax posting, email notification on reply and field validation.
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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.3 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where uComment stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| ajax comments | >100 |
| comment validation | >100 |
| email notify on reply | >100 |
| reply to comments | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About uComment
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
This plugin adds extra features to your wordpress comment system. Features include:
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Choose to clone comment form instead of moving it when the reply link on a comment is clicked.
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Add new comments without refreshing the entire page using AJAX.
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Validate the comment form with javascript before submitting.
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Add a option for the comment auhtor to be notified whenever a reply to his comment is posted.
Installation
- Upload
you-comment-featuresfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Visit the plugin options page and choose the features you want to use
Changelog
1.0.2
Fixed a couple of bugs that generated PHP Notices.
1.0.1
- Original Version
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FAQ
uComment: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
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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