WordPress plugin comparison
Comments Shortcode vs MW WP Form
At a glance
- MW WP Form has more active installs: 200K+, against 900+ for Comments Shortcode.
- On a typical day, MW WP Form is downloaded about 1,325 times, Comments Shortcode about 8.
- Comments Shortcode is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews, against 4.2 from 23 reviews.
- MW WP Form was updated more recently: Sep 27, 2026, against Nov 30, 2024 for Comments Shortcode.
- Comments Shortcode is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.7.11, against 6.4.14 for MW WP Form.
- MW WP Form has been around longer: since 2012, against 2020 for Comments Shortcode.
Line by line
MW WP Form leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Comments Shortcode |  MW WP Form |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,012 | #271 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 200K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 227 | 43.3K |
| Rating | 4.6(9) | 4.2(23) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.7.11 | 6.4.14 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.15 | ×0.54 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 8.0 |
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