Recent Comments Widget with Comment Excerpts
4.5★ (6 ratings) · Current rank #14206
Active installs
100+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#14206
Peak #14206
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All-time downloads
14.9K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Recent Comments Widget with Comment Excerpts currently ranks #14206 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.0.2, shipped on Jun 26, 2026 (42 days ago) — release #7 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
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Details
| Author | Corey Salzano |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.2 |
| Versions released | 7 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Added to directory | 2010-11-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.8+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Changes the behavior of the built-in Recent Comments widget to display comment excerpts instead of post titles
Frequently asked questions
Is Recent Comments Widget with Comment Excerpts a free plugin?
Yes — Recent Comments Widget with Comment Excerpts is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Recent Comments Widget with Comment Excerpts?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Recent Comments Widget with Comment Excerpts?
As of August 7, 2026, Recent Comments Widget with Comment Excerpts ranks #14206 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Recent Comments Widget with Comment Excerpts last updated?
Recent Comments Widget with Comment Excerpts was last updated on June 26, 2026 (version 1.0.2). It has shipped 7 releases in total.
Who makes Recent Comments Widget with Comment Excerpts?
Recent Comments Widget with Comment Excerpts is developed by Corey Salzano. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2010.
