=== Comments - wpDiscuz === Contributors: gVectors Team Tags: comments, wordpress comments, ajax comments, live comments, comment form, comment voting, disqus alternative, social comments, frontend comments, comment system Requires at least: 6.0 Tested up to: 7.0 Stable tag: 7.6.55 Requires PHP: 7.4 License: GPLv3 License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html Advanced AJAX-powered WordPress comments plugin with live commenting, comment voting, inline feedback, social login, custom comment forms, and engagement features. == Description == wpDiscuz is an advanced AJAX-powered WordPress comments plugin that upgrades the default WordPress comment system with live commenting, comment voting, inline feedback, social login, custom comment forms, and modern engagement-focused features. Perfect as a modern Disqus alternative while keeping all comments stored securely in your own WordPress database. Designed to supercharge WordPress native comments, wpDiscuz delivers a fast, lightweight, and highly interactive commenting experience for blogs, news websites, magazines, communities, membership sites, and WooCommerce stores. wpDiscuz version 7 introduces a revolutionary approach to WordPress commenting with innovative engagement tools, optimized AJAX performance, lazy-loaded comments, and a modern responsive design. * wpDiscuz Demo: [https://wpdiscuz.com/](https://wpdiscuz.com/) * Support Forum: [https://wpdiscuz.com/community/](https://wpdiscuz.com/community/) * wpDiscuz GDPR: [https://wpdiscuz.com/gdpr/](https://wpdiscuz.com/gdpr/) * wpDiscuz Addons: [https://wpdiscuz.com/addons/](https://wpdiscuz.com/addons/) * wpDiscuz Documentation: [https://wpdiscuz.com/docs/](https://wpdiscuz.com/docs/) * wpDiscuz Addons Bundle: [https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-addons-bundle/](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-addons-bundle/) = Live AJAX Comments = Enable fast AJAX-powered live comments for WordPress with instant comment posting, smooth interactions, and real-time updates without page reloads. = Inline Commenting and Feedback = Allow users to comment directly on post content and provide inline feedback for better discussions and higher user engagement. = Comment Voting and Rating = Boost community interaction with upvote/downvote comment voting, comment rating, and post rating features. = Social Login and Social Comments = Allow users to comment using popular social login providers like Facebook and Twitter for a faster commenting experience. = Custom WordPress Comment Forms = Create custom comment forms and fields for different post types, products, pages, communities, and discussions. = WooCommerce Comment Integration = Improve WooCommerce product discussions and customer engagement with modern AJAX-powered product comments and rating features. = Fast and Lightweight WordPress Comments = wpDiscuz is optimized for speed with lazy-loaded comments, built-in caching, AJAX posting, and performance-focused architecture. = Disqus Alternative for WordPress = Replace Disqus, Jetpack Comments, and other third-party comment systems while keeping full ownership of your comments and user data. = Comments - wpDiscuz Features = * Three modern WordPress comment layouts * Fast AJAX-powered WordPress comments * Interactive live comment form for WordPress * Inline commenting and inline feedback * Live notifications with real-time comment bubble updates * Social commenting with multiple social login options * Post rating and comment rating features * Responsive WordPress comment forms and comment threads * Modern user interface and user experience * Comment sorting by newest, oldest, and most voted comments * Anonymous WordPress comments support * Integration with social network login plugins * Multi-level nested comment threads * AJAX "Load More Comments" button * Lazy load WordPress comments on scroll * WordPress date format integration * Comment editing for logged-in users and guests * Automatic URL and image embedding in comments * Long comment collapsing with "Read More" button * Comment subscription and notification options * AJAX comment form validation and posting * Fully integrated with WordPress native comments * Secure anti-spam WordPress comment system * Positive and negative comment voting * Smart voting system with cookies and user tracking * Quick Tags support for comments * Custom WordPress comment forms and custom fields * Highlighting new comments since last visit * Notifications when comments are approved * View replies button for nested comments * Comment access control by user roles * Option to load all comments on first page load * Built-in Gravatar caching * Sticky comments support * Closed comment threads support * User follow and subscriptions * Built-in comment and author caching system = Add-ons = * | [wpDiscuz - Bundle](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-addons-bundle/) * | [wpDiscuz - Reviews](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-reviews/) * | [wpDiscuz - Emoticons](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-emoticons/) * | [wpDiscuz - User Notifications](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-user-notifications/) * | [wpDiscuz - Media Uploader](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-media-uploader/) * | [wpDiscuz - Embeds](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-embeds/) * | [wpDiscuz - Comment Author Info](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-comment-author-info/) * | [wpDiscuz - Google ReCaptcha](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-recaptcha/) * | [wpDiscuz - myCRED Integration](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-mycred/) * | [wpDiscuz - Widgets](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-widgets/) * | [wpDiscuz - Front-end Moderation](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-frontend-moderation/) * | [wpDiscuz - Subscription Manager](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-subscribe-manager/) * | [wpDiscuz - Comment Search](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-comment-search/) * | [wpDiscuz - Comment Report and Flagging](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-report-flagging/) * | [wpDiscuz - Ads Manager](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-ads-manager/) * | [wpDiscuz - User & Comment Mentioning](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-user-comment-mentioning/) * | [wpDiscuz - Advanced Likers](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-advanced-likers/) * | [wpDiscuz - Online Users](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-online-users/) * | [wpDiscuz - Private Comments](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-private-comments/) * | [wpDiscuz - Syntax Highlighter](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-syntax-highlighter/) * | [Comments Censure PRO](https://gvectors.com/product/comments-censure-pro/) = Integration Add-ons = * | [wpDiscuz - BuddyPress Integration](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-buddypress-integration/) * | [wpDiscuz - GIPHY Integration](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-giphy-integration/) * | [wpDiscuz - Voice Commenting](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-voice-commenting/) == Installation == = Note = IMPORTANT: If you use a cache plugin or CDN, please clear all caches after updating wpDiscuz. = Installation = 1. Upload the plugin folder to the '/wp-content/plugins/' directory 2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress 3. Open the **wpDiscuz** menu item in your WordPress admin dashboard to configure your WordPress comment system settings. = Update to wpDiscuz 7 versions = Please read the documentation: [https://wpdiscuz.com/docs/wpdiscuz-7/plugin-installation/update-to-wpdiscuz-7/](https://wpdiscuz.com/docs/wpdiscuz-7/plugin-installation/update-to-wpdiscuz-7/) == Frequently Asked Questions == = How to replace Disqus with WordPress comments? = wpDiscuz allows you to replace Disqus with a fully native WordPress comment system while keeping all comments stored in your own database. = How to enable AJAX comments in WordPress? = Install and activate wpDiscuz to instantly enable AJAX-powered live comments with no complicated setup. = What is the best WordPress comments plugin? = wpDiscuz is one of the most popular WordPress comments plugins with live commenting, inline comments, comment voting, AJAX posting, and social login support. = Will wpDiscuz work with WooCommerce? = Yes. wpDiscuz integrates with WooCommerce and improves product discussions, customer engagement, comments, ratings, and reviews on WooCommerce product pages. Advanced WooCommerce review and rating functionality is available through the powerful [wpDiscuz - Reviews](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-reviews/) add-on. = Does this plugin replace the default WordPress comment system? = Yes. wpDiscuz upgrades and replaces the default WordPress comment system with a modern AJAX-powered commenting experience. = What happens to old WordPress comments? = Nothing will be lost. wpDiscuz uses the native WordPress comment database and displays all existing comments automatically. = Where are comments stored? = All comments are stored locally in your own WordPress database using the native WordPress comment system. = Will comments be lost if I uninstall wpDiscuz? = No. wpDiscuz does not remove or modify existing WordPress comments when uninstalled. == Screenshots == 1. Live AJAX WordPress Comments | Screenshot #1 2. WordPress Comment Form | Screenshot #2 3. Modern WordPress Comment Layout | Screenshot #3 4. Responsive Comments on Mobile Devices | Screenshot #4 5. Inline Comment Form for WordPress | Screenshot #5 6. Inline Feedback and Commenting | Screenshot #6 7. Comment Voting and Post Rating | Screenshot #7 8. Live Comment Notifications | Screenshot #8 9. Social Login for WordPress Comments | Screenshot #9 10. WordPress Comment Statistics | Screenshot #10 11. wpDiscuz Settings Panel | Screenshot #11 12. Advanced Comment Settings | Screenshot #12 == Changelog == **IMPORTANT!** Please remember to delete all caches and purge CDN after the update. = Comments - wpDiscuz v7.6.55 - 26.05.2026 = * Fixed: An issue with wpDiscuz nonce validation * Fixed: An issue with WooCommerce integration (The form was not rendered even if the user has bought a product) * Fixed: An issue with wpDiscuz Ratings regeneration in the tools page * Fixed: The issues with wpDiscuz tools * Fixed: An issue with email notifications checking - wc_msg_ip_mismatch * Fixed: An issue when a comment was approved after editing * Added: A new jQuery event 'wpdiscuz_before_send_comment' before ajax request is sent * Added: A new jQuery event 'wpdiscuz_comment_post_success' ajax request is sent, and comment is added * Added: A new jQuery event 'wpdiscuz_comment_post_error' ajax request is sent, but comment adding failed * Added: A new jQuery event 'wpdiscuz_comment_post_failed' ajax request is sent, but unknown error occurred (System Fail, Network Fail, etc) * Added: A new jQuery event 'wpdiscuz comment _post complete' ajax request is sent and complete (This does not state if the comment was added or not, it just fires when the request is complete) = Comments - wpDiscuz v7.6.51-v7.6.54 - 10.04.2026 = * Fixed: An issue with wpDiscuz nonce validation = Comments - wpDiscuz v7.6.50 - 02.04.2026 = * Fixed: An issue with wpDiscuz nonce validation * Added: Load wpDiscuz comments for block themes automatically * Added: Support for attachment preview replace (no need to re-upload all attachments anymore) = Comments - wpDiscuz v7.6.49 - 26.03.2026 = * Fixed: The images in the comments were displayed twice. = Comments - wpDiscuz v7.6.48 - 21.03.2026 = * Added: A new filter hook "wpdiscuz_show_vote" to allow hiding/showing vote buttons for certain comments. * Added: A new filter hook "wpdiscuz_post_attachments_as_gallery" to allow controlling whether a post's attachments should be displayed as a gallery or not. * Fixed: Prevent adding unnecessary statistics on comment deletion. * Fixed: Guests can't vote on guest comments. * Fixed: Issue with adding nonce in cookies that leads to an issue with nonce verification. = Comments - wpDiscuz v7.6.47 - 11.03.2026 = * Security: Unauth Email Notification Flood via wpdCheckNotificationType * Security: Stored XSS in Inline Comment Preview * Security: Shortcode Injection via Email Notifications * Security: Stored XSS via Malicious Options Import * Security: SQL Injection in getAllSubscriptions() * Security: Vote Manipulation via Nonce Oracle and IP Rotation * Security: IP Spoofing in getIP() * Security: Destructive GET Action — Delete All Comments by Email * Security: Options Export Leaks OAuth Secrets in Plaintext * Security: Unsanitized Cookie Email Used as wp_mail() Recipient * Security: XSS via Unescaped Custom CSS in <style> Tag * Security: Unescaped Attachment URLs in HTML Output * Security: Missing Nonce on wpdGetFollowsPage * Security: No Rate Limiting on Subscription Endpoints + LIKE Wildcard Bypass = Comments - wpDiscuz v7.6.46 - 09.02.2026 = * Added: A new filter hook "wpdiscuz_is_update_nonce_with_ajax" to control nonce ajax requests for guests