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Decent Comments

By itthinx

Communication & Messaging / Transactional Email

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Decent Comments Review - In-Depth Analysis

Decent Comments enhances comment display on your site. It shows comments with avatars and excerpts, making your site more engaging.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.85/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 20+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Decent Comments enhances comment display on your site. It shows comments with avatars and excerpts, making your site more engaging.

The Decent Comments plugin helps you show comments on your site in a neat way. It lets you display comments along with avatars of the people who wrote them and previews of what they said. This makes your site more engaging for visitors.

If you want to show comments along with their author's avatars and an excerpt of their comment, recent comments on any of your posts, posts from certain categories and other criteria, then this might just be the right plugin for you.

The plugin provides configurable blocks, widgets, shortcodes and an API to display comments in sensible ways. This includes author avatars, links, comment excerpts, and more.

Anywhere you place comments, by means of its block, widget, shortcode or by using its API, you can show an excerpt or the full comment. You can choose to not show the comment as well. Determine the number of words shown for excerpts, set your kind of ellipsis, and set the number of comments to show.

Show the author's avatar and determine its size. Sort by various criteria such as author email, author URL, content, date, karma or post in ascending or descending order. Show comments for the current post or for a specific post. Show comments for a specific post type or for posts in specific categories.

Feedback is welcome. If you need help, have problems, want to leave feedback or want to provide constructive criticism, please do so at the Decent Comments plugin page.

Comparing to Alternatives

Decent Comments offers a unique approach to comment management with no exact match among popular alternatives, but several plugins provide related functionalities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Enhances blog community engagement effectively
Allows customization to display comments like a Facebook newsfeed
Organizes comments in a user-friendly manner
Lightweight and easy to use
Free with no hidden paid features

Weaknesses

Limited settings and options available
Lack of detailed documentation and support
Some users find the settings page sparse and unclear
Known medium-level security vulnerability fixed only in recent update

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high average rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 20 reviews and no low-star ratings, users generally appreciate Decent Comments for its functionality and ease of use.

Positive highlights

"Nice plugin" - eehmke
"Excellent Comment Organization" - adshap8
"Great Plugin, works like a charm" - Supje
"Very useful for customizing comment appearance" - seb-romeo
"Helps engage blog community effectively" - adshap8

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Sparse options and settings interface
Limited documentation and support resources
Security vulnerability prior to version 3.0.2

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Bloggers and site owners looking for a simple, free plugin to enhance comment presentation and community engagement without complex configuration.

Not ideal for

Users needing extensive customization options, detailed settings, or robust support; also those concerned about security should ensure they use the latest version.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes core comment organization features and basic customization options sufficient for most users.

Final Verdict

Decent Comments is a well-rated plugin that effectively improves comment organization and user engagement with minimal setup. Its free availability and positive user feedback make it a strong choice for bloggers seeking straightforward comment enhancements.

However, the plugin's limited settings and past security vulnerability suggest cautious use, especially for sites requiring advanced features or stringent security. Users should ensure they update to the latest version and consider alternatives if they need more comprehensive options.