wpDiscuz
60,000+ active installs · Rated 4.7/5 · Updated October 25, 2026
A plugin that upgrades native WordPress comments into an interactive discussion area while keeping all comments in your own database. It adds AJAX and live updates, threaded replies, voting and rating, inline comments, subscriptions, social login, custom comment forms and lazy loading. It suits blogs, magazines and communities wanting a self-hosted alternative to external comment services. The plugin is free, with paid add-ons for extra features.
Pros
- Comments stored in the site's own WordPress database
- AJAX comments, threaded replies, voting and ratings
- Social login and reCAPTCHA in the free core
Cons
- Some options appear as locked previews until a paid add-on is bought
- Some features depend on third-party provider settings
- Admin add-on screens and paid teasers add to the settings screens
Topics: Comments plugins
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