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Disqus Comment System vs Disqus Popular Threads Widget (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Disqus Comment System

Disqus Comment System

2.7(219)

40K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Disqus Popular Threads Widget

Disqus Popular Threads Widget

3(2)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Disqus Popular Threads Widget has a higher user rating (3/5 from 2 reviews) while Disqus Comment System leads in active installations (40K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disqus Comment System has accumulated 4.5M+ total downloads while Disqus Popular Threads Widget has 4.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
2.7/5Disqus Comment System
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Disqus Popular Threads Widget3/5
Total Reviews
219Disqus Comment System
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Disqus Popular Threads Widget2
Active Installs
40K+Disqus Comment System
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Disqus Popular Threads Widget10
Total Downloads
4.5M+Disqus Comment System
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Disqus Popular Threads Widget4.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisqus Comment System
Disqus Popular Threads WidgetN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoDisqus Comment System
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Disqus Popular Threads Widget12 years ago
First Released
2008Disqus Comment System
Disqus Popular Threads Widget2013
Age
18 yearsDisqus Comment System
Disqus Popular Threads Widget13 years
WP Requires
4.4+Disqus Comment System
Disqus Popular Threads Widget3.2+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disqus Comment System
Disqus Popular Threads Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisqus Comment System
Disqus Popular Threads WidgetFree
Latest Version
3.1.4Disqus Comment System
Disqus Popular Threads Widget1.2

Rating Breakdown

Disqus Comment System

2.7/5(219 reviews)
5
33%
4
7%
3
5%
2
3%
1
52%

Disqus Popular Threads Widget

3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%

Recent Reviews

Disqus Comment System Reviews

by slavomir12

Work Correct

Thank you very much your work developers. I am very grateful for your wok and for your helpful plugin.

by ryo2net

I don’t want SPAM ads.

Suddenly, a large number of spam ads labeled “Sponsored” began appearing. After investigating the cause, I identified this plugin as the culprit.I actually liked this plugin’s functionality and had us

by Viktor Androshuck

Скрытая реклама

Выводит на сайтах блок с скрытой рекламой!!! Это ужас.

Disqus Popular Threads Widget Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disqus Comment System or Disqus Popular Threads Widget more popular?
Disqus Comment System has 40K+ active installations while Disqus Popular Threads Widget has 10. Disqus Comment System is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disqus Comment System or Disqus Popular Threads Widget?
Disqus Comment System has a 2.7/5 rating from 219 reviews, while Disqus Popular Threads Widget has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Disqus Comment System and Disqus Popular Threads Widget free?
Disqus Comment System is free and Disqus Popular Threads Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disqus Comment System or Disqus Popular Threads Widget?
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?
Disqus Comment System was last updated 2 months ago and Disqus Popular Threads Widget was last updated 12 years ago.

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