# WP Telegram Comments

> WP Telegram Comments has 100+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 10 reviews and 267 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 51/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** WP Telegram Comments works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

**Add comments to posts/pages on your WordPress website by using Telegram Comments Widget.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 19,770
- **Downloads (30 days):** 267 (+7.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 10 reviews
- **Health score:** 51/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.2.8
- **Last updated:** Dec 31, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.6+, PHP 8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WP Socio (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wpsocio/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wptelegram-comments/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,022 |
| [discuss](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/discuss/) | #1 | 1 |
| [social](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social/) | #81 | 462 |
| [telegram](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/telegram/) | #17 | 172 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,321 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comments | #71 | 9,204 |
| discuss | #23 | 274 |
| social | >100 | 6,022 |
| telegram | #28 | 940 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akismet/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (1,187) | Aug 18, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 2 | [Disable Comments – Remove Comments & Stop Spam [Multi-Site Support]](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (281) | Sep 1, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Antispam Bee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/antispam-bee/) | 700K+ | 4.8/5 (226) | Aug 23, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [Gravatar Enhanced – Avatars, Profiles, and Privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravatar-enhanced/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 16, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 5 | [Disable Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments-rb/) | 100K+ | 3.8/5 (25) | Sep 25, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [Disqus Comment System](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disqus-comment-system/) | 30K+ | 2.7/5 (219) | Sep 23, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 7 | [Throws SPAM Away](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/throws-spam-away/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 26, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 8 | [Cookies for Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookies-for-comments/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (18) | Jun 4, 2019 | 42/100 |
| 9 | [Subscribe to Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/subscribe-to-comments/) | 10K+ | 3.9/5 (14) | Oct 6, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 10 | [Native PHP Sessions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-native-php-sessions/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (16) | Dec 4, 2025 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Telegram Comments safe to use in 2026?
WP Telegram Comments works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Telegram Comments?
WP Telegram Comments is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 19,770 times since it launched in September 2019. It was downloaded 267 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Telegram Comments work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Telegram Comments is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does WP Telegram Comments need?
WP Telegram Comments requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP Telegram Comments last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.8, was released on December 31, 2025 (10 months ago).

### Who makes WP Telegram Comments?
WP Telegram Comments is developed and maintained by WP Socio.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Telegram Comments?
The most popular alternatives to WP Telegram Comments are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Disable Comments (1M+ installs) and Antispam Bee (700K+ installs).


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