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Disqus Comment System vs FastComments (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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FastComments

FastComments

5(5)

40 active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, FastComments has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while Disqus Comment System leads in active installations (40K+ vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disqus Comment System has accumulated 4.5M+ total downloads while FastComments has 5.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
2.7/5Disqus Comment System
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FastComments5/5
Total Reviews
219Disqus Comment System
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FastComments5
Active Installs
40K+Disqus Comment System
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FastComments40
Total Downloads
4.5M+Disqus Comment System
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FastComments5.6K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisqus Comment System
FastCommentsN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoDisqus Comment System
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FastComments1 month ago
First Released
2008Disqus Comment System
FastComments2020
Age
18 yearsDisqus Comment System
FastComments6 years
WP Requires
4.4+Disqus Comment System
FastComments4.6+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disqus Comment System
FastComments5.2.5+
Business Model
FreeDisqus Comment System
FastCommentsFree
Latest Version
3.1.4Disqus Comment System
FastComments3.18.0

Rating Breakdown

Disqus Comment System

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

FastComments

5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

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.

FastComments Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disqus Comment System or FastComments more popular?
Disqus Comment System has 40K+ active installations while FastComments has 40. Disqus Comment System is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disqus Comment System or FastComments?
Disqus Comment System has a 2.7/5 rating from 219 reviews, while FastComments has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Disqus Comment System and FastComments free?
Disqus Comment System is free and FastComments is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disqus Comment System or FastComments?
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 FastComments was last updated 1 month ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.