Update Comments Count
An easy way to update post comments counters, even for large sites, using WordPress standar function.
4.2(10 reviews)
·70 active installs·Updated 10 years agoAs of April 2026, Update Comments Count is a WordPress comment plugin with 70 active installations and a 4.2/5 rating from 10 reviews. It has been downloaded 3.2K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.3.2+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2015. Last updated 10 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Comments – wpDiscuz.
4.2/510 reviews
70active installs
3.2K+total downloads
11 yearssince 2015
Overview
This plugin provides a simple method to update the comment counters stored in each post.
Works with multiple AJAX calls and processes packs of 50 posts by default.
For each entry, the comments counter is updated calling the WordPress function wp_update_comment_count_now.
Allows support for existing custom post types, and gives some plugin filters to change core configuration.
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Ratings & Reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 3.3.2+ requiredTested up to 4.3.34 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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Changelog
1.0
Release Date: April 23th, 2015
- First and tested released until WordPress 4.2
- Tested code from WordPress 3.3.2 version.
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