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Front End PM vs Private Comment (2026)

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

Front End PM

Front End PM

4.8(220)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Front End PM
VS
Private Comment

Private Comment

0(0)

60 active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Private Comment

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Front End PM has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 220 reviews) and leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 60). Both are free WordPress plugins. Front End PM has accumulated 270K+ total downloads while Private Comment has 2.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Front End PM
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Private CommentN/A
Total Reviews
220Front End PM
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Private Comment0
Active Installs
5.0K+Front End PM
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Private Comment60
Total Downloads
270K+Front End PM
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Private Comment2.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AFront End PM
Private CommentN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoFront End PM
►
Private Comment1 month ago
First Released
2014Front End PM
Private Comment2022
Age
12 yearsFront End PM
Private Comment4 years
WP Requires
4.4+Front End PM
Private Comment5.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Front End PM
Private Commentfalse+
Business Model
FreeFront End PM
Private CommentFree
Latest Version
11.4.5Front End PM
Private Comment0.0.5

Rating Breakdown

Front End PM

4.8/5(220 reviews)
5
91%
4
5%
3
2%
2
0%
1
3%

Private Comment

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

Recent Reviews

Front End PM Reviews

by poweremu

Good plugin

good plugin, thanks for it

by floridafarmswaps

Works good

Works good.

by egambiani

Simple Private Messaging Works Great!

This private messaging plugin features a searchable directory of site users and an announcement function. Sends messages to email as well. I would recommend adding this feature to your community.

Private Comment Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Front End PM or Private Comment more popular?
Front End PM has 5.0K+ active installations while Private Comment has 60. Front End PM is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Front End PM or Private Comment?
Front End PM has a 4.8/5 rating from 220 reviews, while Private Comment has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Front End PM and Private Comment free?
Front End PM is free and Private Comment is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Front End PM or Private Comment?
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?
Front End PM was last updated 1 year ago and Private Comment was last updated 1 month ago.

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