About this plugin
FastComments is the fast, privacy-first commenting system trusted by 4,100+ organizations serving over 541 million page loads per year. Drop-in replacement for WordPress default comments, Disqus, Jetpack Comments, and wpDiscuz — with zero ads, zero data harvesting, and load times measured in milliseconds.
Why Site Owners Switch to FastComments
- No Ads, Ever — Unlike Disqus, FastComments never injects sponsored content or ads into your comment threads.
- No Data Harvesting — Your visitors’ data is never sold to third parties. Full GDPR compliance with optional EU data residency.
- Blazing Fast — Comments load in milliseconds. Users report significant reductions in page weight and fewer dependencies vs. other comment systems.
- Comments Stay In Sync — FastComments keeps your WordPress comment database in sync. Cancel anytime and your comments stay intact.
- Migrate In Minutes — One-click import from Disqus, Hyvor, WordPress native comments, and more. Avatars and images migrate automatically.
Live, Real-Time Commenting
- Comments appear instantly for all viewers — no page refresh needed
- Live moderation: approve, delete, and edit comments in real time
- Real-time reply notifications keep discussions active
- Streaming Chat mode for live events and AMAs
Powerful Moderation & Spam Prevention
- Automated spam detection blocks bot submissions before they appear
- Unverified/anonymous comments auto-removed after configurable period
- Full moderation dashboard with search, filter, and bulk actions
- Comment flagging and user blocking
Built for Engagement
- Threaded reply-to-reply conversations with unlimited nesting depth
- Upvoting and downvoting with smart duplicate prevention
- Image and GIF attachments in comments
- Full-text comment search for readers
- @mentions and reply notifications
- Commenter ranking system
Developer & Site Admin Friendly
- Single Sign-On (SSO) for seamless authentication with your existing users
- Works without JavaScript — accessible commenting for all visitors
- Full REST API and webhook support
- Custom CSS and JavaScript injection for complete design control
- LearnDash LMS compatibility
- Block-based theme support (FSE)
- Password-protected post support
Localization
Fully localized with automatic browser locale detection. Currently available in English, French, and Spanish. Community translations welcome.
Trusted By Many
- 4,100+ organizations
- 1,775,632+ registered users
- 541 million+ page loads served in the past year
- 5-star rating on WordPress.org
Pricing
FastComments offers flexible, traffic-based pricing starting well under $5/month for most sites. No per-comment charges. No surprise fees.
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Support
Responsive, hands-on support from the development team. Migration assistance included. Most issues resolved within hours.