=== Comments - wpDiscuz ===
Contributors: gVectors Team
Tags: comments, wordpress comments, ajax comments, live comments, comment form, comment voting, disqus alternative, social comments, frontend comments, comment system
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 7.6.61
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv3
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

Advanced AJAX-powered WordPress comments plugin with live commenting, comment voting, inline feedback, social login, custom comment forms, and engagement features.

== Description ==

wpDiscuz is an advanced AJAX-powered WordPress comments plugin that upgrades the default WordPress comment system with live commenting, comment voting, inline feedback, social login, custom comment forms, and modern engagement-focused features.

Perfect as a modern Disqus alternative while keeping all comments stored securely in your own WordPress database.

Designed to supercharge WordPress native comments, wpDiscuz delivers a fast, lightweight, and highly interactive commenting experience for blogs, news websites, magazines, communities, membership sites, and WooCommerce stores.

wpDiscuz version 7 introduces a revolutionary approach to WordPress commenting with innovative engagement tools, optimized AJAX performance, lazy-loaded comments, and a modern responsive design.

* wpDiscuz Demo: [https://wpdiscuz.com/](https://wpdiscuz.com/)
* Support Forum: [https://wpdiscuz.com/community/](https://wpdiscuz.com/community/)
* wpDiscuz GDPR: [https://wpdiscuz.com/gdpr/](https://wpdiscuz.com/gdpr/)
* wpDiscuz Addons: [https://wpdiscuz.com/addons/](https://wpdiscuz.com/addons/)
* wpDiscuz Documentation: [https://wpdiscuz.com/docs/](https://wpdiscuz.com/docs/)
* wpDiscuz Addons Bundle: [https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-addons-bundle/](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-addons-bundle/)

= Live AJAX Comments =

Enable fast AJAX-powered live comments for WordPress with instant comment posting, smooth interactions, and real-time updates without page reloads.

= Inline Commenting and Feedback =

Allow users to comment directly on post content and provide inline feedback for better discussions and higher user engagement.

= Comment Voting and Rating =

Boost community interaction with upvote/downvote comment voting, comment rating, and post rating features.

= Social Login and Social Comments =

Allow users to comment using popular social login providers like Facebook and Twitter for a faster commenting experience.

= Custom WordPress Comment Forms =

Create custom comment forms and fields for different post types, products, pages, communities, and discussions.

= WooCommerce Comment Integration =

Improve WooCommerce product discussions and customer engagement with modern AJAX-powered product comments and rating features.

= Fast and Lightweight WordPress Comments =

wpDiscuz is optimized for speed with lazy-loaded comments, built-in caching, AJAX posting, and performance-focused architecture.

= Disqus Alternative for WordPress =

Replace Disqus, Jetpack Comments, and other third-party comment systems while keeping full ownership of your comments and user data.

= Comments - wpDiscuz Features =

* Three modern WordPress comment layouts
* Fast AJAX-powered WordPress comments
* Interactive live comment form for WordPress
* Inline commenting and inline feedback
* Live notifications with real-time comment bubble updates
* Social commenting with multiple social login options
* Post rating and comment rating features
* Responsive WordPress comment forms and comment threads
* Modern user interface and user experience
* Comment sorting by newest, oldest, and most voted comments
* Anonymous WordPress comments support
* Integration with social network login plugins
* Multi-level nested comment threads
* AJAX "Load More Comments" button
* Lazy load WordPress comments on scroll
* WordPress date format integration
* Comment editing for logged-in users and guests
* Automatic URL and image embedding in comments
* Long comment collapsing with "Read More" button
* Comment subscription and notification options
* AJAX comment form validation and posting
* Fully integrated with WordPress native comments
* Secure anti-spam WordPress comment system
* Positive and negative comment voting
* Smart voting system with cookies and user tracking
* Quick Tags support for comments
* Custom WordPress comment forms and custom fields
* Highlighting new comments since last visit
* Notifications when comments are approved
* View replies button for nested comments
* Comment access control by user roles
* Option to load all comments on first page load
* Built-in Gravatar caching
* Sticky comments support
* Closed comment threads support
* User follow and subscriptions
* Built-in comment and author caching system

= Add-ons =

* | [wpDiscuz - Bundle](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-addons-bundle/)
* | [wpDiscuz - Reviews](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-reviews/)
* | [wpDiscuz - Emoticons](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-emoticons/)
* | [wpDiscuz - User Notifications](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-user-notifications/)
* | [wpDiscuz - Media Uploader](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-media-uploader/)
* | [wpDiscuz - Embeds](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-embeds/)
* | [wpDiscuz - Comment Author Info](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-comment-author-info/)
* | [wpDiscuz - Google ReCaptcha](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-recaptcha/)
* | [wpDiscuz - myCRED Integration](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-mycred/)
* | [wpDiscuz - Widgets](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-widgets/)
* | [wpDiscuz - Front-end Moderation](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-frontend-moderation/)
* | [wpDiscuz - Subscription Manager](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-subscribe-manager/)
* | [wpDiscuz - Comment Search](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-comment-search/)
* | [wpDiscuz - Comment Report and Flagging](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-report-flagging/)
* | [wpDiscuz - Ads Manager](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-ads-manager/)
* | [wpDiscuz - User & Comment Mentioning](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-user-comment-mentioning/)
* | [wpDiscuz - Advanced Likers](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-advanced-likers/)
* | [wpDiscuz - Online Users](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-online-users/)
* | [wpDiscuz - Private Comments](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-private-comments/)
* | [wpDiscuz - Syntax Highlighter](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-syntax-highlighter/)
* | [Comments Censure PRO](https://gvectors.com/product/comments-censure-pro/)

= Integration Add-ons =

* | [wpDiscuz - BuddyPress Integration](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-buddypress-integration/)
* | [wpDiscuz - GIPHY Integration](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-giphy-integration/)
* | [wpDiscuz - Voice Commenting](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-voice-commenting/)

== Installation ==

= Note =

IMPORTANT: If you use a cache plugin or CDN, please clear all caches after updating wpDiscuz.

= Installation =

1. Upload the plugin folder to the '/wp-content/plugins/' directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Open the **wpDiscuz** menu item in your WordPress admin dashboard to configure your WordPress comment system settings.

= Update to wpDiscuz 7 versions =

Please read the documentation:
[https://wpdiscuz.com/docs/wpdiscuz-7/plugin-installation/update-to-wpdiscuz-7/](https://wpdiscuz.com/docs/wpdiscuz-7/plugin-installation/update-to-wpdiscuz-7/)

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How to replace Disqus with WordPress comments? =

wpDiscuz allows you to replace Disqus with a fully native WordPress comment system while keeping all comments stored in your own database.

= How to enable AJAX comments in WordPress? =

Install and activate wpDiscuz to instantly enable AJAX-powered live comments with no complicated setup.

= What is the best WordPress comments plugin? =

wpDiscuz is one of the most popular WordPress comments plugins with live commenting, inline comments, comment voting, AJAX posting, and social login support.

= Will wpDiscuz work with WooCommerce? =

Yes. wpDiscuz integrates with WooCommerce and improves product discussions, customer engagement, comments, ratings, and reviews on WooCommerce product pages. Advanced WooCommerce review and rating functionality is available through the powerful [wpDiscuz - Reviews](https://gvectors.com/product/wpdiscuz-reviews/) add-on.

= Does this plugin replace the default WordPress comment system? =

Yes. wpDiscuz upgrades and replaces the default WordPress comment system with a modern AJAX-powered commenting experience.

= What happens to old WordPress comments? =

Nothing will be lost. wpDiscuz uses the native WordPress comment database and displays all existing comments automatically.

= Where are comments stored? =

All comments are stored locally in your own WordPress database using the native WordPress comment system.

= Will comments be lost if I uninstall wpDiscuz? =

No. wpDiscuz does not remove or modify existing WordPress comments when uninstalled.

== Screenshots ==

1. Live AJAX WordPress Comments | Screenshot #1
2. WordPress Comment Form | Screenshot #2
3. Modern WordPress Comment Layout | Screenshot #3
4. Responsive Comments on Mobile Devices | Screenshot #4
5. Inline Comment Form for WordPress | Screenshot #5
6. Inline Feedback and Commenting | Screenshot #6
7. Comment Voting and Post Rating | Screenshot #7
8. Live Comment Notifications | Screenshot #8
9. Social Login for WordPress Comments | Screenshot #9
10. WordPress Comment Statistics | Screenshot #10
11. wpDiscuz Settings Panel | Screenshot #11
12. Advanced Comment Settings | Screenshot #12


== Changelog ==

**IMPORTANT!**

Please remember to delete all caches and purge CDN after the update.

= Comments - wpDiscuz v7.6.60/v7.6.61 - 27.07.2026 =

* Fixed: Stored XSS vulnerability in the comment image URL conversion. Image URLs are now escaped for HTML attribute output. Thanks to hieus for responsibly reporting the issue.
* Fixed: Missing escaping on the custom URL field value and the default avatar image URL.
* Fixed: A leftover debug function call in the default avatar handler.

= Comments - wpDiscuz v7.6.59 - 03.07.2026 =

* Fixed: An issue preventing the proper deletion of attachments.
* Fixed: An Undefined index warning triggered during the active theme file validation check.

= Comments - wpDiscuz v7.6.58 - 10.06.2026 =

* Fixed: Missing escaping issues
* Fixed: Internal images were missing in the combined version of the CSS

= Comments - wpDiscuz v7.6.57 - 07.06.2026 =

* Fixed: Low-severity security issues
* Fixed: Attachment delete AJAX dereferences a missing comment before validation
* Fixed: Bubble live-update AJAX renders arbitrary comment IDs without per-comment authorization
* Fixed: Post-rating AJAX accepts ratings outside the five-star range
* Fixed: Show-replies AJAX dereferences an invalid comment ID without validation