Disqus Comment System — WordPress Comment Plugin
by Disqus · WordPress.org page · Website
Disqus Comment System has 30,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 4,481,070 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on January 15, 2026, tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Disqus Comment System at a glance
Is Disqus Comment System well maintained?
Disqus Comment System reviews and ratings
219 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
219 reviews
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Where Disqus Comment System ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Disqus Comment System appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Comment Plugins | #7 by tag, #62 in search | #13 | – |
| Best Email Plugins | #24 by tag, not in search | #52 | – |
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Details
Disqus is the web's most popular comment system. Use Disqus to increase engagement, retain readers, and grow your audience.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Disqus Comment System competes in
Tags
- comments
- Disqus
- engagement
- threaded
- Version
- 3.1.4
- Last updated
- Jan 15, 2026
- First published
- Aug 28, 2008
- Requires WordPress
- 4.4
- Tested up to
- 6.9.7
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Disqus Comment System FAQ
How many active installs does Disqus Comment System have?
WordPress.org reports 30,000+ active installs for Disqus Comment System as of September 7, 2026.
Is Disqus Comment System still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on January 15, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Is Disqus Comment System free?
Disqus Comment System is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Disqus Comment System rank among Comment Plugins?
Disqus Comment System is #13 in the WordPress.org Comment Plugins ranking.