WordPress plugin comparison
Disqus Comment System vs Update Comment Count
At a glance
- Disqus Comment System has more active installs: 30K+, against 40+ for Update Comment Count.
- On a typical day, Disqus Comment System is downloaded about 439 times, Update Comment Count about 5.
- Update Comment Count is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews, against 2.7 from 219 reviews.
- Disqus Comment System was updated more recently: Oct 22, 2026, against Jul 29, 2026 for Update Comment Count.
- Disqus Comment System is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Update Comment Count.
- Disqus Comment System has been around longer: since 2008, against 2019 for Update Comment Count.
Line by line
Disqus Comment System leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Disqus Comment System |  Update Comment Count |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #933 | #22,591 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 23.3K | 112 |
| Rating | 2.7(219) | 5.0(5) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.73 | ×0.30 |
| Last release | 18 days ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.4 |
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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