Comments by FastComments – Live, Privacy-First Comment System
v3.19.11by winrid · updated 6 days ago
A live, fast, privacy-focused commenting system with advanced spam prevention capabilities. FastComments prioritizes speed and user experience above a …
- Rank
- #25,561
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 27
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.5K
- 7,520 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Comments by FastComments at a glance
Comments by FastComments is a WordPress plugin by winrid with 20+ active installs, the #25,561 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 3.19.11 came out on Nov 2, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “commenting system”. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats607 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Comments by FastComments |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 125 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 85 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 60 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 26 · -3.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 27 |
Rank over time
#25,561 · down 199 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #25,561 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #26,443 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,430 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #25,067 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #25,362 |
Growth %
Average -0.42% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +4.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.70% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -12.90% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +3.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +11.11% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- So far:Installs 30+ → 20+
- Released 3.19.11 (was 3.19.10)
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.19100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.19.11
- Requires WordPress
- 4.6
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 5.2.5
- First released
- Mar 25, 2020
- Last updated
- Nov 2, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Comments by FastComments
How many websites use Comments by FastComments?
Comments by FastComments is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #25,561 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Comments by FastComments been downloaded?
7,520 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats
When was Comments by FastComments last updated?
Version 3.19.11 came out on Nov 2, 2026 (6 days ago).
Is Comments by FastComments compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Comments by FastComments still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 6 days ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Comments by FastComments have?
5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Comments by FastComments?
The plugins most like Comments by FastComments, by the tags they share, are Comments (60K+), Disqus Comment System (30K+) and Advanced Comment Form (4K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 27 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 7.5K |
| Author | winrid |
| First released | Mar 25, 2020 |
| Version | 3.19.11 |
| Requires WP | 4.6 |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.5 |
| Last updated | Nov 2, 2026 |
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