AJAX comments with layered spam protection and no CAPTCHA. Threaded replies, load more, and 5 editable notification emails. Free, no pro version.
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A modern, accessible comment experience that enhances — never replaces — the native WordPress comment system. Works with block and classic themes.
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Modern, moderated comments for WordPress: threaded replies, reactions and one moderation dashboard. Connect in two minutes, no keys to copy.
Kommenttiv0.2.0
Hosted comments with a shared Kommentti account, inline sign-in and optional server-rendered HTML. No theme editing required.
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Universal commenting system with cross-site profiles, reputation scores, and real-time analytics.
CommentAurav1.0.0
A modern discussion layer for WordPress. Your comments stay native WordPress comments — always.