Plugin info

Total downloads: 164,199
Active installs: 6,000
Total reviews: 20
Average rating: 4.8
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 3
Last updated: 4/4/2024 (636 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 11/8/2017 (8 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 3.0.1
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.5.5
Minimum PHP version: f

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Possibly abandoned • Last updated 636 days ago • 20 reviews

30/100

Is WP Social Comments abandoned?

Possibly abandoned (last update 636 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 3.0.1
Tested up to: 6.5.5
Requires PHP: f

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Description

WP Social (Facebook) Comments

The WP Social (Facebook) Comments lets people comment on content on your site using their Facebook account. People can choose to share their comment activity with their friends (and friends of their friends) on Facebook as well. Also you can moderate the comments by using Facebook tools.

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NEW WP Social Comments Pro version

WP Social Comments Pro version

Just released pro version of WP Social Comments having many exciting new features.

Pro features

  • Easy Moderation.
  • Moderation with your Facebook Profile.
  • Moderation with Facebook App.
  • Facebook Comments Widget.
  • Localized in 56+ Languages.
  • Comments by Shortcode for pages and custom locations.
  • Comments for all posts and CPT.
  • Fully Responsive.
  • Fully customizable.
  • And many more to come…

Installation

Here are few steps to follow:

  1. Upload gs-facebook-comments folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
  3. Select Facebook Comments page from wordpress menu for settings.
  4. Select post types or use shortcode [gs-fb-comments] for pages or manuall comments.
  5. That’s it. You’re ready to go!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I show Facebook comments on pages?

Yes you can use shortcode [gs-fb-comments] for pages or anywhere at your site.

Can I use WP Social Comments without Facebook App ID?

Yes you can use it without Facebook App ID. But you won’t be able to do any comments moderation tools.

Review feed

mazedulislam27
5/12/2019

What a nice plugin!

A ton of thanks for this nice plugin. No hassle...... Just install, activate and put the app ID....... Go through the settings area and check how it works. :D
Theo Platica
10/1/2021

What I can say is Great Support!

Thanks

Screenshots

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Changelog

1.7.5 – 04/04/2024

  • Fix: Shortcode comments issue fixed.

1.7.4 – 14/03/2024

  • Fix: CSRF and broken access control fixed.
  • Update: Quality check done.

1.7.3 – 08/02/2023

  • Fix: Minor bugs fixed.
  • Update: Quality check done.

1.7.2 – 04/04/2022

  • Update: EU notice message is now optional.
  • Update: FB crawler is now optional.
  • Added: Shortcode crawler added. (optional)

1.7.1 – 05/10/2021

  • Update: Modified post types support.
  • Fix: Warning messages fixed.
  • Fix: Notice messages fixed.

1.7 – 28/09/2021

  • New: Option to allow comments on each post.
  • New: Notice for EU Facebook users.
  • New: Comments background color on shortcode.
  • Update: Modified post types support.
  • Update: Translations updated.
  • Update: Latest Facebook API and scripts.
  • Fix: Bugs fixed.

1.6 – 18/09/2020

  • New: Comments background color option for dark themes.
  • Update: Latest Facebook API and scripts.
  • Fix: Bugs fixed.

1.5 – 27/11/2019

  • New: Option to show comments before SSL.
  • New: Translation ready.
  • Fix: Minor bugs fixed.

1.4 – 22/08/2019

  • New: Completely redesigned.
  • New: WordPress standardized.
  • New: Security framework.

1.3 – 10/01/2019

  • Update: Gutenberg ready.
  • New: Pro version launched.
  • Modify: Quality standards applied.
  • Fix: Comments box size issue when logged in.

1.2 – 26/09/2018

  • New: Now available in multi languages.
  • Update: Translation updated.
  • Modify: Minor changes.
  • Fix: Bug fixed when update post.

1.1 – 31/07/2018

  • New: shortcode [gs-fb-comments] for pages or anywhere at your site.
  • Update: Translation updated.
  • Modify: Minor changes.

1.0 – 07/11/2017

  • First release.
  • Facebook comments