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DCO Comment Attachment

By Denis Yanchevskiy

Communication & Messaging / Transactional Email

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

DCO Comment Attachment Review - In-Depth Analysis

DCO Comment Attachment allows users to attach files to comments. Supports images, videos, and documents. Offers customizable settings for attachments.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.8/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 10+ reviews)

Active Installations

5,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

DCO Comment Attachment allows your visitors to attach images, videos, audios, documents and other files with their comments. They will also be able to automatically embed links from Youtube, Facebook, Twitter and other services in the comment text.

With plugin settings you can limit the maximum file upload size, make an attachment required, and specify whether the attachment will be embedded or displayed as a link. You can enable or disable autoembed links and select an attachment image size from thumbnails available in your WordPress install.

This plugin also allows you to link a thumbnail to a full-size image with lightbox plugins support, open a full-size image in a new tab, and enable multiple uploads. You can combine images into a gallery and restrict attachment file types.

Decide who can upload attachments, manually moderate comments with attachments, and manage attachments from the Edit Comment screen. Attachments are uploaded to the WordPress Media Library and can be deleted along with the comment.

Comparing to Alternatives

DCO Comment Attachment offers unique comment attachment features that distinguish it from other plugins in the comment enhancement category. Here are some notable alternatives to consider.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Highly rated with a 4.9/5 average from 10 reviews
Supports multiple file attachment types in comments
Includes admin preview of attached images in comment approval area
Offers many configuration options for customization
No known security vulnerabilities reported

Weaknesses

Uploaded files are saved in the WordPress media library, which can complicate file management
Some social media links like Twitter and Facebook do not embed properly
No pro version available, limiting advanced feature access
Occasional compatibility concerns with embedded media when plugin is disabled

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback is overwhelmingly positive with 90% five-star ratings and no negative reviews, highlighting satisfaction with the plugin's functionality and ease of use.

Positive highlights

"Excelente plugin, lo he encontrado demasiado útil" — Samot80
"This is an awesome plugin. I've been looking for something like this a long time." — Huu Minh
"Awesome plugin with many configuration options." — Igor
"Works well. I was able to limit file type and see the jpg in the admin comment approval area." — katod
"With the help of this plugin, I converted the functionality of comments into reviews with photos." — Vostok8

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Files uploaded are stored in the main WordPress media library, complicating organization
Social media links like Twitter and Facebook do not embed within comments

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Site owners who want to enhance their comment sections by allowing users to attach images or files easily and who appreciate a plugin with strong user approval and no known security issues.

Not ideal for

Users who require advanced file management outside the WordPress media library or need seamless embedding of all social media links within comments may find this plugin less suitable.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes robust comment attachment features with image previews and configurable options, providing excellent value without cost.

Final Verdict

DCO Comment Attachment is a highly rated and reliable plugin that effectively adds file attachment capabilities to WordPress comments. Its strong user satisfaction and lack of security vulnerabilities make it a trustworthy choice for enhancing user interaction.

While it lacks a pro version and has minor limitations regarding file organization and social media embedding, it remains a valuable free tool for site owners seeking to enrich their comment sections with multimedia attachments.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free DCO Comment Attachment plugin.

Comment Attachment

File Upload

Media Library

Screenshots

FAQ

DCO Comment Attachment tested with:
* Simple Lightbox
* Easy FancyBox
* Responsive Lightbox & Gallery
* FooBox Image Lightbox
* FancyBox for WordPress

Feel free to create a new topic on support forum if you need integration with another plugin.