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winrid
5 (5 reviews)
Comments by FastComments - Live, Privacy-First Comment System
A live, fast, privacy-focused commenting system with advanced spam prevention capabilities. FastComments prioritizes speed and user experience above a …
Comments by FastComments ranks #25,411 among WordPress.org plugins with 30+ active installations, is #937 of 2,958 in the Discussion & Community category, a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews, and was last updated Oct 22, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.
Compatible with WP 7.1
v3.19.10
Current Version v3.19.10
Updated 2 weeks ago
Last Update on 22 Oct, 2026
Refreshed 1 week ago
Last Refreshed on
#937 of 2,958 in Discussion & Community
Top 50% by installs
Downloads +164.6% this week
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- Version
- 3.19.10
- Last Updated
- Oct 22, 2026
- Requires WP
- 4.6+
- Tested Up To
- 7.1
- PHP Version
- 5.2.5 or higher
- Author
- winrid
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Comments by FastComments - Live, Privacy-First Comment System
There is no official free tier. Pricing starts well under $5/month for most sites and is based on monthly page loads, not per comment. If you run an open source project with low traffic, or are adding comments to OSS documentation, reach out after signing up and we can make exceptions.
Yes. The plugin includes a one-click import that brings over all your existing comments, including nested threads, author information, and timestamps. Migration completes in under a minute for most sites. Imports from Disqus, Hyvor, and other systems are also supported, and avatars and images migrate automatically.
No. FastComments syncs comments back to your WordPress database, so your comments stay intact in your database whether or not the plugin is active. You can cancel at any time without losing data.
Akismet is a spam filter that sits on top of the default WordPress comment system. FastComments replaces the entire comment system with a purpose-built platform that includes multiple layers of spam protection (AI classifiers, trust scoring, bot blocking, profanity filters), plus real-time commenting, SSO, and a full moderation dashboard. It is a complete solution, not just a filter.
No. FastComments syncs comments back to your WordPress database, so search engines continue to index your comment content. Comments are also rendered in a way that is accessible to crawlers, even without JavaScript.
No. The widget loads asynchronously and is served from a global CDN, so it has no measurable impact on initial page load. Users report meaningful reductions in page weight after switching from Disqus or wpDiscuz because FastComments has fewer dependencies.
No. FastComments only sets functional cookies required for login. We do not set tracking cookies or any cookies that would personally identify your visitors, so no cookie banner is required for FastComments specifically.
Yes. If your account resides on eu.fastcomments.com, all of your data stays in the EU. The plugin supports switching data location during or after setup.
Yes. The widget is fully customizable via the plugin's Custom CSS and Custom JavaScript settings. You can match it to your theme's typography, spacing, and color palette.
FastComments supports Single Sign-On (SSO), so your existing logged-in users do not need to register a second time. Roles like Admin and Moderator are preserved on their comments.
