pipDisqus – Lightweight Disqus Comments vs FastComments (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
pipDisqus – Lightweight Disqus Comments
300 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, FastComments has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while pipDisqus – Lightweight Disqus Comments leads in active installations (300 vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. pipDisqus – Lightweight Disqus Comments has accumulated 17K+ total downloads while FastComments has 5.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | pipDisqus – Lightweight Disqus Comments | FastComments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 5 |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 17K+ | ◄ | 5.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2020 | |
| Age | 10 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.2+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.2.5+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.7 | 3.18.0 |
Rating Breakdown
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