Better WordPress Recent Comments vs Poly Comments (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Better WordPress Recent Comments
4.5(15)
600 active installs
Free
Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Better WordPress Recent Comments has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 15 reviews) and leads in active installations (600 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Better WordPress Recent Comments has accumulated 55K+ total downloads while Poly Comments has 507.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Better WordPress Recent Comments | Poly Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 15 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 55K+ | ◄ | 507 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2025 | |
| Age | 15 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 2.8+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.2 | 2.0.0 |
Rating
4.5/5Better WordPress Recent Comments
◄Poly CommentsN/A
Total Reviews
15Better WordPress Recent Comments
◄Poly Comments0
Active Installs
600Better WordPress Recent Comments
◄Poly Comments0
Total Downloads
55K+Better WordPress Recent Comments
◄Poly Comments507
Support Resolution
N/ABetter WordPress Recent Comments
Poly CommentsN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoBetter WordPress Recent Comments
►Poly Comments1 year ago
First Released
2011Better WordPress Recent Comments
Poly Comments2025
Age
15 yearsBetter WordPress Recent Comments
Poly Comments1 year
WP Requires
2.8+Better WordPress Recent Comments
Poly Comments4.6+
PHP Requires
false+Better WordPress Recent Comments
Poly Commentsfalse+
Business Model
FreeBetter WordPress Recent Comments
Poly CommentsFree
Latest Version
1.2.2Better WordPress Recent Comments
Poly Comments2.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Better WordPress Recent Comments
4.5/5(15 reviews)
5
80%
4
7%
3
7%
2
0%
1
7%
Poly Comments
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Better WordPress Recent Comments or Poly Comments more popular?
Better WordPress Recent Comments has 600 active installations while Poly Comments has 0. Better WordPress Recent Comments is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Better WordPress Recent Comments or Poly Comments?
Better WordPress Recent Comments has a 4.5/5 rating from 15 reviews, while Poly Comments has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Better WordPress Recent Comments and Poly Comments free?
Better WordPress Recent Comments is free and Poly Comments is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Better WordPress Recent Comments or Poly Comments?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Better WordPress Recent Comments was last updated 8 years ago and Poly Comments was last updated 1 year ago.
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