Jonny Harris

RenettaRenula

Andrew Bartel

Aaron J White

DeusMachineLLC

<p>The Disqus Recent Comments Widget plugin will create a configurable widget that will allow you to display comments in any widgetized area of your theme like sidebars and footers.</p>
<p>You can customize the comment length and date format, filter users and choose from three different markup templates, among other things.  The plugin has full support for custom markup defined with register_sidebars() and should integrate smoothly with most themes in the wp.org repository.</p>
<p>We try to be very proactive and responsive with support.  So, if you have any issues, please post in the support forums and we’ll do our best to resolve your issue promptly.</p>
<p>You can follow development here: https://github.com/andrewbartel/Disqus_Recent_Comments</p>


Disqus Recent Comments Widget

Disqus has dropped support for their recent comments widget.  This plugin creates a configurable widget that will display your latest Disqus comments.

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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>


FastComments

A live, fast, privacy-focused commenting system with advanced spam prevention capabilities. FastComments prioritizes speed and user experience above a …

Disqus Recent Comments Widget vs FastComments