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Disqus Comment System vs Reactions
At a glance
- Disqus Comment System has more active installs: 30K+, against 10+ for Reactions.
- On a typical day, Disqus Comment System is downloaded about 439 times, Reactions about 1.
- Reactions is rated higher: 3.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews, against 2.7 from 219 reviews.
- Reactions was updated more recently: Oct 30, 2026, against Oct 22, 2026 for Disqus Comment System.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Disqus Comment System has been around longer: since 2008, against 2016 for Reactions.
Line by line
Disqus Comment System leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Disqus Comment System |  Reactions |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #933 | #39,830 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 23.5K | 23 |
| Rating | 2.7(219) | 3.9(8) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.73 | ×0.16 |
| Last release | 17 days ago | 9 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.0 |
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