Ajaxify Comments – Ajax and Lazy Loading Comments
by David Stone · Uncategorized
Also makes 5 other plugins · 5.3K+ installs across the portfolio →
Ajaxify Comments speeds up your comment section, allowing for lazy loading comments, instant comment posting, and seamless success and error messages.
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Health
A 91/100
no flags
Active installs
3K+
≈3.5K estimated
Momentum
+18%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “errors”, “ajax” and “lazy load” for “lazy loading”, “threaded” and “reload”. “errors” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “lazy loading” sits at #11 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “ajax” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #24. “threaded” sits at #13 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “lazy load” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #24. “reload” sits at #17 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
91 health vs 58 average across 25,739 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.4%
of downloads still active
At least 3K of 209.6K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,772 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 3 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 56 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.8★ over 91 reviews, smoothed to 4.55★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
36
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.4
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
14%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.3
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| ajax comments | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| twenty ten | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| confetti | #4 | #4 | down 1 |
| loading | #11 | #14 | down 2 |
| lazy loading | #11 | #13 | down 4 |
| lazy comments | #4 | #4 | 0 |
| comments error messages | #5 | #5 | — |
| ajax comment | #5 | #7 | 0 |
| comments your tag | #15 | #11 | down 4 |
| refresh your tag | #16 | #9 | down 1 |
| loading screen | #11 | #11 | down 2 |
| success | #17 | #13 | 0 |
| get comments | #8 | #9 | — |
| threaded | #13 | #8 | down 2 |
| lazy | #24 | #20 | down 1 |
| lazy load your tag | #24 | #18 | down 1 |
| ajax refresh | #8 | #6 | 0 |
| skip lazy loading | #9 | #10 | down 1 |
| ajax your tag | #24 | #14 | down 1 |
| comment | #23 | #15 | 0 |
| errors your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
110 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 78 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 1 of its tags isn't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “errors”, “ajax” and “lazy load” for “lazy loading”, “threaded” and “reload”. “errors” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “lazy loading” sits at #11 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “ajax” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #24. “threaded” sits at #13 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “lazy load” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #24. “reload” sits at #17 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- Under-ranked on “ajax”. wp.org puts you #24; on merit you place #14. The plugins above you are winning on install count, not on rating or upkeep.
- One page off on “comments”. #15 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
- One page off on “refresh”. #16 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 6.9K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
3
releases in the last 12 months
7mo ago
latest release · v3.2.2 · 6 Apr 2026
93
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 32% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “3K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 2.2 years ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 13 Dec 2019
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ zhirnov1.5y ago
Your freaking plugin loads and play mp3. Fix this! Audio loader location located in file wp-ajaxify-comments\dist\wpac-frontend-menu-helper.js
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ hassan2.4y ago
It’s a good plugin, but it didn’t work for me(flatsome theme) . After activating the plugin and lazy load, site comments were visible only to the admin and not to the guest user. After checking, I noticed that when I disable Cache Rocket, the comments appear for guests . The problem is probably the activation of “Delay JavaScript” in wp-rocket or the interference of such items from js files or two lazy loading same time..
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ carterlando3.0y ago
The latest major update caused some issues on my site but the developer delivered a fix in less than 24 hours. I’ve been using this plugin for years and it’s been working wonders.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ net3.1y ago
Very useful plugin, supported by a knowledgeable developer providing prompt support.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ holle753.1y ago
Title said it all 😉 It´s uncommon that plugins work with wpml smoothly. This one does.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ swagatamm3.1y ago
From my experience I can say that this plugin is the Best Comment Optimization Plugin so far, without any bugs. I have tested “Ajaxify Comments Plugin” on two of my sites which are heavily loaded with comments. It instantly solved all my wordpress comment optimization related requirements in a second. It increased my website page speed by removing “Avoid Excessive DOM size” warning from Google page speed insights. The author of the plugin is very cooperative and seriously solves all problems raised by the users. I hope that the author never abandons this plugin, and keeps it updated regularly. All the Best!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ peopleinside4.3y ago
This plugin is very useful. By default WordPress show missed filed error in a comment in a new page, this behaviour is not really nice on my point of view and, in some cases, made user loose text that was previously inserted in the fields. I tested this plugin with the “Hestia” theme but was not working so I created a support topic and the support is present and replied. This is a good point! I tested the plugin with another theme “Customizr” and works. This plugin is very useful.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ geotux25.4y ago
Thanks a lot for sharing this, it solves a very common WordPress issue.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 3.2.2 Released 2026-04-05 Fixing bug a bug where selectors could render as data, attaching a click event to document links, rendering them unclickable. Props to paul@mentionlink for finding this bug. 3.2.2
- — Version 3.2.0 Released 2026-02-19 Security fix: Resolved header injection security issue, as well as doing some hardening to prevent future issues. 3.2.0
- — Version 3.1.2 Released 2025-07-24 Bug fix: Resolving translation error log messages when loading translations too soon. Bug fix: Fixing some admin style issues with labels and required markings. 3.1.2
- — Version 3.1.1 Released 2025-05-10 Bug fix: Selector Helper wasn’t working with newer Divi themes. Bug fix: Selector Helper has updated styling for dark backgrounds. Bug fix: Plugin installer on Integrations tab wasn’t working due to a 3.1.1
- — Version 3.0.3 Released 2024-11-28 Bug fix: resolving translation errors when loading too soon. 3.0.3
- — Version 3.0.2 Released 2024-06-24 Bug fix: resolving PHP warnings if scripts are being enqueued twice (conflict with TOC Plus plugin). 3.0.2
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceThe 1 disclosed vulnerability is patched in the current version (3.2.2). Sites still on an older version should update.
- 2026-02-27 CVE-2026-2811 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component Affects <= 3.1 Patched in 3.2
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 5 languages, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
7 of 8 pass · checked 31 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Ajaxify Comments speeds up your comment section, allowing for lazy loading comments, instant comment postin..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 3 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 3 of 3 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Divi, WPML.
- ✓ Headings and lists 8 headings and 4 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 4,729 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2024-09-03 4K+ → 3K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2024-09-02 3K+ → 4K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2024-09-01 4K+ → 3K+ down after 699 days in tier
- 2022-10-03 5K+ → 4K+ down after 781 days in tier
- 2020-08-13 6K+ → 5K+ down after 667 days in tier
- 2018-10-16 7K+ → 6K+ down
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Disqus Conditional Load 3K+ installs · 4.4★ · 2 shared tags A -
Lazy Load for Comments 2K+ installs · 4.4★ · 2 shared tags A -
Lazy Social Comments 900+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags A -
Mihdan: Ajax Edit Comments 300+ installs · 4.2★ · 2 shared tags D -
WP Editor Comments Plus 100+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags D -
Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection 5M+ installs · 4.7★ · 1 shared tag A
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