WP Custom Comments
With this plugin you can easily replace the standard WordPress commenting form with one of the popular commenting system’s widget, such as Disqus and HyperComments or with the VKontakte comments widget.
Consider an alternative
WP Custom Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Custom Comments stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| comments | >100 |
| comments form | >100 |
| custom comments form | >100 |
| Disqus | #35 |
| replace comments form | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP Custom Comments
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
With this plugin you can easily replace the standard WordPress commenting form with one of the popular commenting system’s widget, such as Disqus and HyperComments or with the VKontakte comments widget.
Working with plugin
- After installation you should go to the plugin settings page in the Comments section and paste the comments widget into a single form field and then click Save Changes.
- To get the widget code you will need to register at the appropriate commenting system’s website (or create a simple application for VKontakte).
- You can add to the widget code any custom HTML markup.
- Any custom text or HTML/JavaScript code will be displayed instead of the standard WordPress comments.
- Just leave the field empty to hide the comments on all pages.
Installation
Install the plugin through the WordPress installer or copy the plugin’s files into your site’s /wp-content/plugins/ folder and then activate it via the control panel.
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FAQ
WP Custom Comments: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
Is WP Custom Comments free?
Yes. WP Custom Comments is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Custom Comments safe to use in 2026?
WP Custom Comments shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Custom Comments?
WP Custom Comments is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,023 times since it launched in October 2016. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Custom Comments work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Custom Comments is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Custom Comments last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on November 24, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes WP Custom Comments?
WP Custom Comments is developed and maintained by Kei.
What are the best alternatives to WP Custom Comments?
The most popular alternatives to WP Custom Comments are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Disable Comments (1M+ installs) and Antispam Bee (700K+ installs).
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