WordPress plugin comparison
FeedFocal vs Simple Commenter
At a glance
- FeedFocal has more active installs: 2K+, against 200+ for Simple Commenter.
- On a typical day, FeedFocal is downloaded about 23 times, Simple Commenter about 22.
- Simple Commenter is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews, against 4.0 from 3 reviews.
- Simple Commenter was updated more recently: Oct 27, 2026, against May 20, 2025 for FeedFocal.
- Simple Commenter is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.0 for FeedFocal.
- FeedFocal has been around longer: since 2022, against 2026 for Simple Commenter.
Line by line
Simple Commenter leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  FeedFocal |  Simple Commenter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,728 | #12,227 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 440 | 689 |
| Rating | 4.0(3) | 5.0(13) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.0 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.24 | ×0.46 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 12 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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