WordPress plugin comparison
Block List Updater vs Disqus Comment System
At a glance
- Disqus Comment System has more active installs: 30K+, against 2K+ for Block List Updater.
- On a typical day, Disqus Comment System is downloaded about 439 times, Block List Updater about 18.
- Block List Updater is rated higher: 4.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews, against 2.7 from 219 reviews.
- Disqus Comment System was updated more recently: Oct 22, 2026, against Jun 24, 2026 for Block List Updater.
- Disqus Comment System is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Block List Updater.
- Disqus Comment System has been around longer: since 2008, against 2014 for Block List Updater.
Line by line
Disqus Comment System leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Block List Updater |  Disqus Comment System |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,247 | #933 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 498 | 23K |
| Rating | 4.3(4) | 2.7(219) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.57 | ×0.73 |
| Last release | 4 months ago | 19 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.2 | 5.6 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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