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What's the best comment system for WordPress?

by Bjarne Eldhuset
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I am making a new WordPress site where the content is highly "commentable". What is the best comment system for WordPress, making it as easy as possible for the visitor to leave comments? I also want to avoid comment spam, if possible.

Should I just stick with the WordPress default comment system, or is there anything better out there?
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  • Profile picture of the author Monetize
    Hello Bjarne!

    I don't allow comments on my Wordpress sites but I think
    you will be fine using their default system. You can set it
    up so that you can approve comments before they post,
    if you would want to do that. There might be something
    better but you don't want to bog your site down with too
    many plugins.
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  • Profile picture of the author Luke Dennison
    If it's "comment-able" content like you say then I assume it's topical, viral style content which is viewed by first time visitors?

    If this is the case, then honestly I would stick with the default Wordpress comment system. Here are some tips for this strategy.

    1) Install Askimet - This allows you to accept comments without moderation (promotes discussion) but minimises the risk of spam.

    2) If you are online multiple times per day, allow un-moderated comments. The more you are online the quicker you can delete spam.

    3) If you're not able to moderate comments quickly, you can install a Disqus plugin which is good for blocking spam, but your readers will need to register a Disqus account before commenting (which reduces the ammount of comments).
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  • Profile picture of the author luciesmazanska
    Originally Posted by Bjarne Eldhuset View Post

    I am making a new WordPress site where the content is highly "commentable". What is the best comment system for WordPress, making it as easy as possible for the visitor to leave comments? I also want to avoid comment spam, if possible.

    Should I just stick with the WordPress default comment system, or is there anything better out there?
    I would definitely recommend Disqus (my own experience)
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  • Profile picture of the author vishwa
    I would stick with the default comment system. It works great for me. Simple and clutter free comment system.
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  • Profile picture of the author incomenow
    Originally Posted by Bjarne Eldhuset View Post

    I am making a new WordPress site where the content is highly "commentable". What is the best comment system for WordPress, making it as easy as possible for the visitor to leave comments? I also want to avoid comment spam, if possible.

    Should I just stick with the WordPress default comment system, or is there anything better out there?
    I think you should consider CommentLuv. It's a commenting tool that is mostly used by authority bloggers and I hope you'd find it indispensable for your blog as well.
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  • Profile picture of the author aspiroal
    Wordpress default comment system are good but if you are looking for plugin CommentLuv work best
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  • Profile picture of the author Jmart24
    I was thinking about adding Disqus but the official wordpress plugin hasn't been updated in a year and it has some terrible reviews. Some say that their support sucks. But i do like they're comment system
    please advise

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  • Profile picture of the author Ruwan
    If you decide to go with Disqus, there is a better plugin than the official one. It's called "Disqus Conditional Load".
    Another alternative is wpDiscuz. Although sounds similar, it has nothing to do with Disqus.
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    • Profile picture of the author Dave Earley
      Originally Posted by Ruwan View Post

      If you decide to go with Disqus, there is a better plugin than the official one. It's called "Disqus Conditional Load".
      Another alternative is wpDiscuz. Although sounds similar, it has nothing to do with Disqus.
      I use wpDiscuz. I like the options and the floating comment bubble. However, since the update over one month ago, I haven't seen a single comment even though I'm receiving more traffic.

      It seems that clicking on the comment bubble automatically directs me to the comment box, which is great. However, clicking directly onto the comment box does nothing unless I am logged into Wordpress. No one else seems to be reporting this limitation so I suppose it's some kind of plug-in conflict. Hate when that happens.

      Anyway, using plug-ins will provide more options, but may not always work as intended!
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      • Profile picture of the author Ruwan
        Originally Posted by Dave Earley View Post

        I use wpDiscuz. I like the options and the floating comment bubble. However, since the update over one month ago, I haven't seen a single comment even though I'm receiving more traffic.

        It seems that clicking on the comment bubble automatically directs me to the comment box, which is great. However, clicking directly onto the comment box does nothing unless I am logged into WordPress. No one else seems to be reporting this limitation so I suppose it's some kind of plug-in conflict. Hate when that happens.

        Anyway, using plug-ins will provide more options, but may not always work as intended!
        I would have tried it on a testing site to see if that's a real limitation, or a plugin conflict.
        But not getting comments at all is a serious issue to investigate.
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        • Profile picture of the author Dave Earley
          Originally Posted by Ruwan View Post

          I would have tried it on a testing site to see if that's a real limitation, or a plugin conflict.
          But not getting comments at all is a serious issue to investigate.
          Agreed. I don't have a testing site, nor do I know how to trouble shoot the issue without simply commenting myself while logged in and out. I am able to do both, so there must be some other limiting factors for guests. I deactivated it and had a few comments show up in less than a days time. I guess I'll stick with the basic system for now.
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  • Profile picture of the author Medon
    Originally Posted by Bjarne Eldhuset View Post

    I am making a new WordPress site where the content is highly "commentable". What is the best comment system for WordPress, making it as easy as possible for the visitor to leave comments? I also want to avoid comment spam, if possible.

    Should I just stick with the WordPress default comment system, or is there anything better out there?
    You can never tell with precision what will come of any new venture . That is why I recommend you stick to the old system in the meantime.
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  • Profile picture of the author contentviralcom
    I am also running wordpress site. Most of the wordpress sites use Disqus for commenting... With the help of this, you can avoid spamming comment...
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  • Profile picture of the author samsabir
    The default system sounds like the best option for an evolving website. It is simplistic and easy to use. If you want something else, then you can go for Askimet\ too. Its really good.
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  • Profile picture of the author ChrisBa
    I normally just use the regular built-in comment system
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  • Profile picture of the author milliejack
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    Allow Un-moderated comments or you can also use some free Softwares. If you allow unmoderated comments, then you ll have to check blog comments often to delete spams. If you download Softwares such as Disqus, they will delete spams automatically. Another option is the WordPress Default Comment System.
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  • Profile picture of the author prvegas
    Wordpress grew because of their blogging software so why try to fix what is not broken.

    Its a basic comment system that everyone is familiar using.

    If you want comments keep it simple and use what you got but as you grow build a list and prosper.
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  • Profile picture of the author Bjarne Eldhuset
    Thanks everybody. I decided to go with the built-in WP comment system, in fear of betting on a plugin that later get's discontiuned or ends up without updates.
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  • Profile picture of the author hsvdm
    Word press build in comment system is good but if you want a better version you can use CommentLuv comment system will be ease to use and ease to track.
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