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Lazy Social Comments

By Joel James

Communication & Messaging / Transactional Email

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Lazy Social Comments Review - In-Depth Analysis

Integrate Facebook Comments with lazy loading to enhance site performance. Load comments on user interaction.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.7/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 19+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

3 / 10 (Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to use the Facebook comments system on your website without compromising speed. It features lazy loading, which means Facebook comments will only load after a user clicks a button or scrolls down the page.

It's a simple and effective way to add Facebook Comments to your site. The plugin is compatible with the latest version of WordPress and offers various customization options.

Features include the ability to adjust the number of comments displayed, customize the color scheme, and set the sorting order. It is translation ready and designed to be lightweight and developer-friendly.

Comparing to Alternatives

Lazy Social Comments is a specialized plugin focusing on lazy loading Facebook comments to improve site performance. It has direct alternatives that also integrate Facebook comments but may differ in approach and features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Efficient lazy loading reduces unnecessary Facebook API calls.
Improves page load times and performance metrics.
Simple and easy to set up.
Highly rated for maintaining site speed.
Fixes known security vulnerability in recent update.

Weaknesses

Limited to Facebook comments only, no multi-platform support.
No pro version or advanced premium features.
Some users report issues with plugin not displaying comments after installation.
Relies on Facebook's API availability and changes.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and very few low ratings, users generally appreciate the plugin's performance and ease of use. However, a small minority experienced functionality issues.

Positive highlights

'One of the Best' - umeckzki
'The best and does not slow down the web!' - ricrey
'Very Easy' to set up - Md Rasel Khan
'Very good! Lazy load improved the load time' - dudagervasio

Common complaints

Plugin does not display comments after installation and configuration (janothemes)

Weaknesses

Occasional issues with comments not showing up after setup
Limited feature set compared to some alternatives
No premium support or advanced customization options

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Website owners who want a lightweight, easy-to-use Facebook comments plugin that improves page load speed by lazy loading comments.

Not ideal for

Users needing multi-platform social comment integration or advanced customization features, or those concerned about occasional display issues without dedicated support.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all core features such as lazy loading Facebook comments to improve site performance without any cost.

Final Verdict

Lazy Social Comments stands out for its focused approach to lazy loading Facebook comments, significantly enhancing site speed and user experience. It is well-regarded for its simplicity and effectiveness, with most users praising its performance benefits.

While it lacks a pro version and some users have reported issues with comment display, the plugin remains a solid choice for those prioritizing speed and ease of use. Users should ensure they keep the plugin updated to avoid past security vulnerabilities.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Lazy Social Comments plugin.

Facebook Comments

Lazy Comments

Lazy Fb Comment

Screenshots

FAQ

Normal Facebook comments plugins will drag your website speed down. This plugin won’t.

It’s easy. You can use lfc_supported_post_types filter to add custom post type support. Add following line to your theme’s functions.php or in your custom plugin.

add_filter( 'lfc_supported_post_types', 'mycustom_add_lfc_cpt_support' );  function mycustom_add_lfc_cpt_support( $post_types ) {     // Here mycpt is your custom post type name.     $post_types[] = 'mycpt';      return $post_types; }