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<p>This will create a new widget which will display your most popular posts and pages based on comment count with Disqus. Alternatively, you can use a shortcode as well.</p>
<p>It’s very simple to use. Just drag the widget into a sidebar and configure it, or visit the settings under the WordPress Settings menu.</p>
<p><strong>Just Some of the Options:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Show featured image.</li>
<li>Choose featured image size.</li>
<li>Choose featured image alignment.</li>
<li>Show the post date.</li>
<li>Select how many days to check, IE: past 90 days.</li>
<li>Set how many posts to show.</li>
<li>Save the results for faster loading.</li>
<li>Load results using Ajax. Perfect to avoid caching results.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Note:</strong> This plugin requires you have an application registered with Disqus: https://disqus.com/api/applications/<br />
It’s free and simple to setup, just follow that link.</p>


Disqus Popular Posts

Creates a widget to show the most popular posts and pages on your site based on Disqus comments. Can also be used with a shortcode.

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<p><strong>FastComments is the fast, privacy-first commenting system trusted by 4,100+ organizations serving over 541 million page loads per year.</strong> Drop-in replacement for WordPress default comments, Disqus, Jetpack Comments, and wpDiscuz — with zero ads, zero data harvesting, and load times measured in milliseconds.</p>
<h4>Why Site Owners Switch to FastComments</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>No Ads, Ever</strong> — Unlike Disqus, FastComments never injects sponsored content or ads into your comment threads.</li>
<li><strong>No Data Harvesting</strong> — Your visitors’ data is never sold to third parties. Full GDPR compliance with optional EU data residency.</li>
<li><strong>Blazing Fast</strong> — Comments load in milliseconds. Users report significant reductions in page weight and fewer dependencies vs. other comment systems.</li>
<li><strong>Comments Stay In Sync</strong> — FastComments keeps your WordPress comment database in sync. Cancel anytime and your comments stay intact.</li>
<li><strong>Migrate In Minutes</strong> — One-click import from Disqus, Hyvor, WordPress native comments, and more. Avatars and images migrate automatically.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Live, Real-Time Commenting</h4>
<ul>
<li>Comments appear instantly for all viewers — no page refresh needed</li>
<li>Live moderation: approve, delete, and edit comments in real time</li>
<li>Real-time reply notifications keep discussions active</li>
<li>Streaming Chat mode for live events and AMAs</li>
</ul>
<h4>Powerful Moderation & Spam Prevention</h4>
<ul>
<li>Automated spam detection blocks bot submissions before they appear</li>
<li>Unverified/anonymous comments auto-removed after configurable period</li>
<li>Full moderation dashboard with search, filter, and bulk actions</li>
<li>Comment flagging and user blocking</li>
</ul>
<h4>Built for Engagement</h4>
<ul>
<li>Threaded reply-to-reply conversations with unlimited nesting depth</li>
<li>Upvoting and downvoting with smart duplicate prevention</li>
<li>Image and GIF attachments in comments</li>
<li>Full-text comment search for readers</li>
<li>@mentions and reply notifications</li>
<li>Commenter ranking system</li>
</ul>
<h4>Developer & Site Admin Friendly</h4>
<ul>
<li>Single Sign-On (SSO) for seamless authentication with your existing users</li>
<li>Works without JavaScript — accessible commenting for all visitors</li>
<li>Full REST API and webhook support</li>
<li>Custom CSS and JavaScript injection for complete design control</li>
<li>LearnDash LMS compatibility</li>
<li>Block-based theme support (FSE)</li>
<li>Password-protected post support</li>
</ul>
<h4>Localization</h4>
<p>Fully localized with automatic browser locale detection. Currently available in English, French, and Spanish. Community translations welcome.</p>
<h4>Trusted By Many</h4>
<ul>
<li>4,100+ organizations</li>
<li>1,775,632+ registered users</li>
<li>541 million+ page loads served in the past year</li>
<li>5-star rating on WordPress.org</li>
</ul>
<h4>Pricing</h4>
<p>FastComments offers flexible, traffic-based pricing starting well under $5/month for most sites. No per-comment charges. No surprise fees. See full pricing at <a href="https://fastcomments.com/traffic-pricing" rel="nofollow ugc">fastcomments.com/traffic-pricing</a>.</p>
<h4>Support</h4>
<p>Responsive, hands-on support from the development team. Migration assistance included. Most issues resolved within hours.</p>


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