WordPress plugin comparison
Bristlecone Markdown vs Disqus Comment System
Bristlecone Markdown
by Bristlecone IT Services
Fewer than 10 installs
Disqus Comment System
by Disqus
30K+ installs2.7
At a glance
- Disqus Comment System has more active installs: 30K+, against fewer than 10 for Bristlecone Markdown.
- On a typical day, Disqus Comment System is downloaded about 439 times, Bristlecone Markdown about 3.
- Bristlecone Markdown has no reviews yet.
- Disqus Comment System was updated more recently: Oct 22, 2026, against Sep 28, 2026 for Bristlecone Markdown.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Disqus Comment System has been around longer: since 2008, against 2026 for Bristlecone Markdown.
Line by line
Disqus Comment System leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | Bristlecone Markdown | Disqus Comment System |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #72,428 | #933 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 77 | 23.3K |
| Rating | No ratings | 2.7(219) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.05 | ×0.73 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 19 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.4 | 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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