Update Comment Count
Recalculate and update your site's comment counts in one click after moving or importing comments.
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.
- Small user base (40+ active installs)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Update Comment Count stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| comment count | #2 |
| comments | >100 |
| import-export | >100 |
| migration | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 5 reviews
About Update Comment Count
From the official readme · v2.0Description
When you export and import comments from one WordPress site to another, the comment counts stored against each post can end up out of sync with the actual comments in the database. Update Comment Count fixes this in a single click from your WordPress admin dashboard, without needing direct database access.
Features
- Recalculates the total comment count across your entire site
- Updates the stored comment count for every post to match the actual number of comments
- One-click operation from a dedicated admin page
- No configuration needed
Installation
- Upload the
update-comment-countfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install directly through the Plugins > Add New screen in your WordPress admin. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- Go to Update Comment Count in the admin menu and click the button to recalculate your comment counts.
Frequently asked questions
Will this affect my existing comments?
No. This plugin only recalculates and updates the comment_count value stored against each post. It does not add, remove, or modify any comments themselves.
When should I use this?
Typically after migrating a site, restoring a backup, or importing comments from another WordPress installation, where post comment counts no longer match the actual comments in your database.
Is it safe to run more than once?
Yes. It simply recalculates counts from your current comments table each time you click the button, so running it again causes no harm.
Changelog
Improved admin UI, performance, and compatibility with the latest WordPress and PHP versions. No action needed after updating.
2.0
- Redesigned the admin page with a clearer stats display and success confirmation message
- Replaced an inefficient query with a faster comment count lookup
- Added a capability check for defense-in-depth on the admin action
- Added GPL license declaration and text domain for translation support
- Updated compatibility for WordPress 7.0 and PHP 8.3
1.3
- Initial public release
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Update Comment Count: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
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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