WordPress plugin comparison
Comments Shortcode vs ReplyBox
At a glance
- Comments Shortcode has more active installs: 900+, against 60+ for ReplyBox.
- On a typical day, Comments Shortcode is downloaded about 8 times, ReplyBox about 5.
- ReplyBox is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews, against 4.6 from 9 reviews.
- ReplyBox was updated more recently: Jan 7, 2026, against Nov 30, 2024 for Comments Shortcode.
- ReplyBox is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 6.7.11 for Comments Shortcode.
- ReplyBox has been around longer: since 2018, against 2020 for Comments Shortcode.
Line by line
ReplyBox leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Comments Shortcode |  ReplyBox |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,019 | #19,308 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 227 | 146 |
| Rating | 4.6(9) | 4.8(6) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.7.11 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.15 | ×0.23 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 10 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 7.0 |
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