# Update Comment Count

> Update Comment Count has 40+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews and 148 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 70/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Update Comment Count is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 70/100 on our health check.

**Recalculate and update your site's comment counts in one click after moving or importing comments.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 2,988
- **Downloads (30 days):** 148 (+43.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 70/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 29, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Dinesh Pilani (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dineshpilani05/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/update-comment-count/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comment count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment-count/) | #3 | 4 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,022 |
| [import-export](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/import-export/) | #5 | 10 |
| [migration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/migration/) | #70 | 298 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comment count | #2 | 2,283 |
| comments | >100 | 9,000 |
| import-export | >100 | 4,323 |
| migration | >100 | 3,588 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 55.8%
- 1.3: 44.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Admin Commenters Comments Count](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-commenters-comments-count/) | 100+ | 5/5 (8) | May 2, 2021 | 37/100 |
| 2 | [Counter Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/counter-widget/) | 90+ | 4/5 (1) | Dec 22, 2015 | 29/100 |
| 4 | [Comment Count Admin (by URL)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-count-admin/) | 10+ | — | Jul 18, 2014 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Update Comment Count safe to use in 2026?
Update Comment Count is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 70/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Update Comment Count?
Update Comment Count is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,988 times since it launched in November 2019. It was downloaded 148 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Update Comment Count work with WordPress 7.1?
Update Comment Count is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Update Comment Count last updated?
The latest version, 2.0, was released on July 29, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Update Comment Count?
Update Comment Count is developed and maintained by Dinesh Pilani.

### What are the best alternatives to Update Comment Count?
The most popular alternatives to Update Comment Count are Admin Commenters Comments C… (100+ installs), Counter Widget (90+ installs) and Comment Count Admin (by URL) (10+ installs).


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