Disqus Comments Importer
v0.1by Automattic · updated 16 years ago
Import comments from a Disqus export file.
- Rank
- #47,185
- Down130 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.3K
- 7,320 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Disqus Comments Importer at a glance
Disqus Comments Importer is a WordPress plugin by Automattic with 10+ active installs, the #47,185 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.1 came out on Sep 4, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.0.5. Among the 18 plugins tagged “Disqus”, it ranks #15. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats64 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Disqus Comments Importer |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · +9.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
Rank over time
#47,185 · up 848 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #47,185 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #47,055 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #47,204 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #46,975 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #46,874 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #42,625 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #45,991 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #37,888 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #47,965 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #48,033 |
Growth %
Average +0.79% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +36.36% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.0.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 11, 2010
- Last updated
- Sep 4, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Disqus Comments Importer
How many websites use Disqus Comments Importer?
Disqus Comments Importer is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #47,185 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Disqus Comments Importer been downloaded?
7,320 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Disqus Comments Importer last updated?
Version 0.1 came out on Sep 4, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is Disqus Comments Importer compatible with the latest WordPress?
Disqus Comments Importer’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Disqus Comments Importer still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Disqus Comments Importer have?
No one has reviewed Disqus Comments Importer on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Disqus Comments Importer?
The plugins most like Disqus Comments Importer, by the tags they share, are Disqus Comment System (30K+), Genial Comments (4K+) and One Click Demo Import (1M+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 7.3K |
| Author | Automattic |
| First released | Jul 11, 2010 |
| Version | 0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 4, 2010 |
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