Counter Widget vs Update Comment Count (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Update Comment Count has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while Counter Widget leads in active installations (100 vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Counter Widget has accumulated 7.4K+ total downloads while Update Comment Count has 2.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Counter Widget | Update Comment Count | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ► | 5 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 7.4K+ | ◄ | 2.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 years ago | ► | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2019 | |
| Age | 11 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0 | 1.3 |
Rating
4/5Counter Widget
►Update Comment Count5/5
Total Reviews
1Counter Widget
►Update Comment Count5
Active Installs
100Counter Widget
◄Update Comment Count40
Total Downloads
7.4K+Counter Widget
◄Update Comment Count2.3K+
Support Resolution
N/ACounter Widget
Update Comment CountN/A
Last Updated
10 years agoCounter Widget
►Update Comment Count3 years ago
First Released
2015Counter Widget
Update Comment Count2019
Age
11 yearsCounter Widget
Update Comment Count7 years
WP Requires
3.5+Counter Widget
Update Comment Count4.0+
PHP Requires
false+Counter Widget
Update Comment Count5.6+
Business Model
FreeCounter Widget
Update Comment CountFree
Latest Version
1.0Counter Widget
Update Comment Count1.3
Rating Breakdown
Counter Widget
4/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
100%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Update Comment Count
5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Counter Widget or Update Comment Count more popular?
Counter Widget has 100 active installations while Update Comment Count has 40. Counter Widget is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Counter Widget or Update Comment Count?
Counter Widget has a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Update Comment Count has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Counter Widget and Update Comment Count free?
Counter Widget is free and Update Comment Count is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Counter Widget or Update Comment Count?
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?
Counter Widget was last updated 10 years ago and Update Comment Count was last updated 3 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.