Disqus Comment System
30,000+ active installs · Rated 2.7/5 · Updated October 22, 2026
A plugin that replaces the default WordPress comments with Disqus, a hosted commenting service. It imports existing comments, offers social login and a single commenter profile across many sites, notification emails, spam filtering and polls. It suits publishers wanting an external, managed discussion system. The plugin and basic plan are free and supported by ads, and subscription plans remove ads and add features and priority support.
Pros
- Hosted commenting with threads and comment counts
- Optional single sign-on for commenters
- Comments sync through the Disqus API
Cons
- Comments and commenter data are stored on Disqus servers
- Free Disqus accounts can show ads in the comment section
Topics: Comments plugins
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