UGC Comments vs rel=”external” in a New Window (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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rel=”external” in a New Window
3(1)
10 active installs
Free
Updated 15 years ago
View rel=”external” in a New Window Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, UGC Comments has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (300 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. UGC Comments has accumulated 3.9K+ total downloads while rel=”external” in a New Window has 4.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | UGC Comments | rel=”external” in a New Window | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 3.9K+ | ► | 4.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 months ago | ◄ | 15 years ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2010 | |
| Age | 7 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.00 | 1.2.1 |
Rating
5/5UGC Comments
◄rel=”external” in a New Window3/5
Total Reviews
3UGC Comments
◄rel=”external” in a New Window1
Active Installs
300UGC Comments
◄rel=”external” in a New Window10
Total Downloads
3.9K+UGC Comments
►rel=”external” in a New Window4.8K+
Support Resolution
N/AUGC Comments
rel=”external” in a New WindowN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoUGC Comments
◄rel=”external” in a New Window15 years ago
First Released
2019UGC Comments
rel=”external” in a New Window2010
Age
7 yearsUGC Comments
rel=”external” in a New Window16 years
WP Requires
4.9+UGC Comments
rel=”external” in a New Window3.0+
PHP Requires
5.3+UGC Comments
rel=”external” in a New Windowfalse+
Business Model
FreeUGC Comments
rel=”external” in a New WindowFree
Latest Version
1.00UGC Comments
rel=”external” in a New Window1.2.1
Rating Breakdown
UGC Comments
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
rel=”external” in a New Window
3/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
100%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UGC Comments or rel=”external” in a New Window more popular?
UGC Comments has 300 active installations while rel=”external” in a New Window has 10. UGC Comments is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — UGC Comments or rel=”external” in a New Window?
UGC Comments has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, while rel=”external” in a New Window has a 3/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are UGC Comments and rel=”external” in a New Window free?
UGC Comments is free and rel=”external” in a New Window is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — UGC Comments or rel=”external” in a New Window?
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?
UGC Comments was last updated 10 months ago and rel=”external” in a New Window was last updated 15 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.