jugoretz

This is a very very simple modification of the default recent comments widget. All this does is to display recent commentERS instead of recent comments. In other words, it just displays the names, without the “…on name-of-the-post” that is there by default. You can choose whether or not you want the name to have a link, and what it will link to, if there is anything. Works fine in WPMU.
If you like it and feel you really would like to give some money, please send a donation to the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill ( http://nami.org ) or a charity of your choice.

Recent Commenters Widget

Displays recent commentERS instead of recent comments

blueinstyle

Display your top commenters or authors in a widget, or you can display anywhere on your blog by pasting this code into your theme: <code><?php if(function_exists('jme_top_contributors')) { jme_top_contributors(); } ?></code>
Version 1.4 includes many user requested features. Check <a href="http://justmyecho.com/2010/07/top-contributors-plugin-wordpress/" rel="nofollow ugc">plugin webpage</a> for details on the update.
<ul>
<li>List your top commenters or authors with the option to display their Gravatar, and several other options.</li>
<li>Choose from 2 formats of the widget, with complete control of styles via css.</li>
<li>Exclude users from the list by email address.</li>
<li>The list uses a cache system for improved performance. List updates only when a post or comment is added, or options updated.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Extra Feature</h4>
<ul>
<li>Add a special Icon next to each of your Top Commenter’s name in their comments to give them a little special recognition for being a regular contributor.</li>
</ul>
Support and Feature request forum at http://justmyecho.com/forums/

Top Contributors

Display your top commenters or authors in a widget.

Recent Commenters Widget vs Top Contributors