The default WordPress commenting system is very good. Combined with the Akismet plugin , you have a pretty good commenting system without fear of spam.
But if you need more power to the WordPress comment system, the 6 plugins below are popular WordPress commenting plugins you should check out.
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1. Jetpack Comment
Jetpack is a very famous plugin. It is simply a product of Automattic, the company that manages and develops the WordPress open source platform.
Jetpack is really like a collection of many plugins packed into a package. Inside Jetpack there are many modules with many different functions. It is these impressive features that attract a lot of people to install and use.
Speaking of comments, Jetpack also has a comment module. This module replaces the original WordPress comment function. Besides, Jetpack Comment also allows readers to comment using WordPress.com, Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus accounts. However, the configuration section is somewhat limited when you do not have many options for customization.
Instructions for installing Jetpack Comment
First, you install Jetpack like any other regular plugin.
Once installed, you will see a new menu called Jetpack, click on it to connect to your WordPress.com account. That way you can use Jetpack. If you don’t have a WordPress.com account yet, create a new one.
After clicking the ‘ Connect Jetpack ‘ button, on the next screen click on the ‘ Approve ‘ button to allow the connection to your WordPress.com account.
At this point, you will be taken to the Jetpack package selection screen. Click ‘ Select Free ‘.
After choosing the free plan, you will be taken to the WordPress admin screen. Here, you click on ‘ Activate Recommened Features ‘ to activate some of Jetpack’s most useful modules. You can enable any module you want later in Jetpack -> Settings
Note, in the suggested features, there is a Subscriptions module that makes it easy for readers to receive emails when there are new comments, or subscribe to new articles. You will see 2 new options for the new comment section as below:
By default, the Comments module is not included in the Recommend Features modules . So you have to turn it on manually. Go to Jetpack -> Settings and drag the slider to enable the module Comments up.
In the configuration section, you can change the subject line at the beginning of the comment section and the color scheme
And here is what Jetpack Comments looks like:
2. Disqus . comment system integration
Using Disqus ‘ commenting service relieves your site of the burden of comment management. All comments are stored on Disqus’ servers. You just need to install the Disqus Comment System plugin to connect your website with Disqus.
Disqus’ comment interface looks very eye-catching. You can also make money from inserting ads. The comment management section you handle at the private Dashboard provided by Disqus.
Only downside Disqus is a bit heavy affecting the speed of the page.
Instructions for integrating Disqus into WordPress
First, you sign up for an account on Disqus . You can use your Facebook, Twitter, Google account to register.
Next, Disqus asks you what you want to do with Disqus. You choose ‘ I want to install Disqus on my site ‘
The next screen you enter the website name, and select the category that matches the website. Then click ‘ Create Site ‘ button
You will see the ‘ Welcome to Disqus ‘ screen. You click on ‘ Let’s get started ‘. Next, you choose WordPress as your website platform.
Now, go back to the WordPress admin screen, and install the Disqus plugin . After the installation is complete, go to Comments -> Disqus to connect to the Disqus service.
First Disqus asks you to Upgrade the database. Click the Upgrade button to continue the Disqus integration process.
Next, you enter the Disqus account you just created in the step above. Click the Next button to continue.
Next, choose the website address you created in the previous step. If your website has comments, you choose export to export comments to Disqus’ system
To manage comments, go to Comments -> Disqus . In fact, it only has a link for you to access the dashboard system on the Disqus website instead of accessing Disqus directly .
- Note : Unfortunately for you if you love Disqus because Vietnam has blocked Disqus. So after doing the above instructions, you will not see Disqus on the homepage. Particularly, Coc Coc browser is still displayed. Therefore, you need to consider using Disqus for pages aimed at Vietnamese users. And if your website is aimed at US or European customers, don’t worry about the above problem. In this case, you can use Coc Coc browser to check the operation of Disqus.
3. Facebook Comment
According to ShoutMeLoud , using Facebook comments brings the following 5 benefits:
- Facebook comments are highly viral.
- It gives a higher possibility of discussion
- It makes comments more believable
- It helps fight spam
- Commenting becomes easier, suitable for lazy people. People can comment immediately instead of having to enter a name and email like the standard WordPress commenting feature.
Instructions for integrating Facebook Comments into WordPress
Facebook Comments by Vivacity is a simple plugin that makes it easy for Facebook users to comment on your website.
First you install the plugin. Upon activation, the plugin asks for your Facebook App Id. You click on ‘ Click here ‘ to start the configuration.
Or you can go to Settings -> FB Comments to configure.
In case you don’t have a Facebook App Id , click on ‘ Create an App ‘
You will now be redirected to the Facebook developers page. Click on the ‘ Add Application ‘ button.
On the next screen, you enter the display name of the App, and select the appropriate category. After Click on ‘ Generate App ID ‘ button
After creating the app, go to the app review, and make the app public
Next, you go back to the dashboard to copy the application ID.
Now, go back to the plugin’s settings screen above. Enter the application id and click Save changes button.
You are done with the plugin configuration. Now go to the homepage, you will see the Facebook comment box displayed at the bottom of the article
Besides, the plugin also has many other interesting features such as controlling where it is displayed (post/page/home page), changing the language interface, or removing the default WordPress comment box. It’s all in the plugin’s settings screen. This setup is simple, so I don’t give detailed instructions. Discover more for yourself.
4. wpDiscuz
wpDiscuz changes back to the native WordPress commenting functionality. Indeed, the plugin has included many powerful features for the default WordPress commenting system. You just need to look at the feature list on the plugin homepage to see the power of the plugin.
Important point:
I find the plugin’s loading speed is very fast, does not affect the speed of the page much. So you can safely use it no matter how many comments your site has.
After installing the plugin, go to All comments -> WPDISCUZ Settings to customize the plugin according to your needs. The Phrases section makes it easy to Vietnameseize the plugin.
5. CommentLuv
CommentLuv has a cool feature. Surely this feature attracts readers to comment on your website. If a reader comments on your post, a link to their latest post will be inserted at the end of the post.
I see many foreign bloggers using CommentLuv quite a lot. But in my country, I’m afraid that when you use this plugin, the risk of the site being spammed is quite high when allowing such a backlink.
After installing the plugin, go to Settings-> CommentLuv to see configuration details. On the homepage you will see a checkbox commentLuv.
When the user ticks this checkbox and provides the website address. CommtLuv will insert a link to a new article on the website at the end of the comment
Epilogue
WordPress’ default commenting system can be a bit monotonous and tedious at times. Therefore, the use of additional external plugins will help increase the attraction in the plugin area.
On the other hand, such plugins also offer many other powerful features such as non-reloading comments based on wpdiscuz’s AJAX technology.
So what are your options? Please share the comment plugin you are using below?
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