Better WordPress Recent Comments vs Smart Recent 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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Better WordPress Recent Comments has accumulated 55K+ total downloads while Smart Recent Comments has 1.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Better WordPress Recent Comments | Smart Recent Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 15 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 55K+ | ◄ | 1.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2013 | |
| Age | 15 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8+ | 2.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.2 | 1.0 |
Rating
4.5/5Better WordPress Recent Comments
◄Smart Recent CommentsN/A
Total Reviews
15Better WordPress Recent Comments
◄Smart Recent Comments0
Active Installs
600Better WordPress Recent Comments
◄Smart Recent Comments10
Total Downloads
55K+Better WordPress Recent Comments
◄Smart Recent Comments1.4K+
Support Resolution
N/ABetter WordPress Recent Comments
Smart Recent CommentsN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoBetter WordPress Recent Comments
◄Smart Recent Comments12 years ago
First Released
2011Better WordPress Recent Comments
Smart Recent Comments2013
Age
15 yearsBetter WordPress Recent Comments
Smart Recent Comments13 years
WP Requires
2.8+Better WordPress Recent Comments
Smart Recent Comments2.9+
PHP Requires
false+Better WordPress Recent Comments
Smart Recent Commentsfalse+
Business Model
FreeBetter WordPress Recent Comments
Smart Recent CommentsFree
Latest Version
1.2.2Better WordPress Recent Comments
Smart Recent Comments1.0
Rating Breakdown
Better WordPress Recent Comments
4.5/5(15 reviews)
5
80%
4
7%
3
7%
2
0%
1
7%
Smart Recent 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 Smart Recent Comments more popular?
Better WordPress Recent Comments has 600 active installations while Smart Recent Comments has 10. Better WordPress Recent Comments is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Better WordPress Recent Comments or Smart Recent Comments?
Better WordPress Recent Comments has a 4.5/5 rating from 15 reviews, while Smart Recent Comments has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Better WordPress Recent Comments and Smart Recent Comments free?
Better WordPress Recent Comments is free and Smart Recent Comments is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Better WordPress Recent Comments or Smart Recent 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 Smart Recent Comments was last updated 12 years ago.
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