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Tako Movable Comments

By RenettaRenula

Site Administration & Utilities / Bulk Operations & Batch Editing

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Tako Movable Comments Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily move WordPress comments between posts and pages with Tako Movable Comments. Supports bulk actions and nested comments.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.9/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 77+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

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

This plugin allows you to move comments from one post or page to another. You can also move comments across post types and custom post types.

By using this plugin to move comments, admins no longer need to manually insert the post ID number. Instead, admins can choose the post title through a drop down list. This allows admins to easily select the post title to which they want to move the comments. Nested comments will also be automatically moved if the comment chosen to be moved has any nested comments under it. This plugin also allows admin to move WordPress comments in bulk. It has a bulk action that moves comments automatically across posts, pages, and custom post types!

To use the plugin, just click on edit comments and move your comments through the 'Move Comments with Tako' metabox.

PHP5 is required since version 1.0.5!

Comparing to Alternatives

Tako Movable Comments is a unique plugin with no close direct alternatives available in its category, making it a distinctive choice for users needing comment management solutions.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Effectively reassigns comments to correct posts or attachments.
Compatible with WooCommerce reviews and multiple post types.
Simple and easy to use with minimal setup.
Continues to work well with recent WordPress versions.
Saves significant time in managing comment assignments.

Weaknesses

Does not support RTL (right-to-left) interfaces.
Requires jQuery Migrate to function properly on some WordPress versions.
Limited to comment reassignment without additional features.
No pro version or extended functionality available.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high overall rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 77 users, most feedback is positive, highlighting the plugin's reliability and usefulness. Negative reviews are minimal but point out compatibility issues.

Positive highlights

'Simple plugin that does the job well.' — Kash
'Saved me hours of work.' — davemccourt
'Perfect solution for my unlinked reviews/comments.' — opicron
'One of the easiest things I have done on my site.' — Royah Marie
'Works good with WooCommerce reviews.' — Dmitry Bychenko

Common complaints

Does not work without enabling jQuery Migrate on WordPress 5.6.

Weaknesses

Limited compatibility with RTL interfaces.
Dependency on jQuery Migrate for some WordPress versions.
No advanced features beyond comment reassignment.
No official pro version for extended support.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward tool to reassign comments correctly across posts and attachments, especially those managing WooCommerce reviews or merging sites.

Not ideal for

Users requiring RTL language support, advanced comment management features, or those who prefer plugins with active pro versions and extended functionalities.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full functionality for moving comments between posts and attachments without restrictions.

Final Verdict

Tako Movable Comments stands out as a reliable and simple solution for managing misplaced comments in WordPress, with strong user satisfaction and no recorded security vulnerabilities. Its ease of use and effectiveness make it a valuable tool for site administrators, particularly when merging sites or handling WooCommerce reviews.

However, its lack of RTL support and dependency on jQuery Migrate for certain WordPress versions may limit its usability for some users. The absence of a pro version means users seeking advanced features might need to look elsewhere, but for straightforward comment reassignment, this plugin remains a top choice.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Tako Movable Comments plugin.

Move comments

WordPress comments

Bulk comment actions

Screenshots

FAQ

Email me at ren.aysha[at]gmail.com. Please include [tako-movable-comments] on the subject line. I am also on Twitter; tweet your questions to @RenettaRenula. You can also post your questions via the support forum.