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FastComments

Live, privacy-first commenting for WordPress

492M+ Page Views / Yr · 4,319+ Sites

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One Plugin, Everything You Need

A complete replacement for WordPress, Disqus, Jetpack, and wpDiscuz comments - with none of the ads or data harvesting.

WordPress + FastComments
Live Comments
Live Chat
WordPress Logins
Spam Protection
Reply Notifications
@Mentions
Markdown & Code
Moderation Tools
Votes & Badges
14+ Languages
Dark Mode
Webhooks & API
WordPress + FastComments
Live Comments
Live Chat
WordPress Logins
Spam Protection
Reply Notifications
@Mentions
Markdown & Code
Moderation Tools
Votes & Badges
14+ Languages
Dark Mode
Webhooks & API

Take the Load Off Your Server

A big reason sites switch: FastComments hosts and serves every comment from its own global infrastructure, so your WordPress server stays fast - even when a post takes off.

Served From Our CDN

Comments load from FastComments' global CDN instead of querying your WordPress database on every page view. Your server does less work and your pages stay quick.

Built to Scale

From 100 comments to 100,000, FastComments handles storage, moderation, and real-time delivery - with no extra database load and no slowdowns during traffic spikes.

Optional Sync Back to WordPress

Want a local copy? Optionally sync your comments into your WordPress database - continuously, or as a one-time export - so you always have your data and can cancel without losing a thing.

Flexible Login Options

Pick how readers sign in - keep it frictionless, or let them use the WordPress account they already have.

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Frictionless Sign-Up

Readers start commenting instantly - no account required. This is how FastComments ships, and it drives the most participation.

  • Comment with just a name and email
  • Optional anonymous commenting
  • Zero sign-up friction
  • More comments, more engagement

Use Your WordPress Logins

Turn on Single Sign-On so your members comment with the WordPress account they already have - no second registration.

  • Uses your existing WordPress users
  • Admin & moderator badges on comments
  • Great for membership sites

Set Up in a Few Clicks

Install the plugin and follow the setup wizard - no code, and no API keys to copy.

1

Install the Plugin

Add FastComments from the WordPress plugin directory and activate it. There is nothing to code.

2

Connect Your Account

The setup wizard links WordPress to FastComments in a couple of clicks. Create a free account or connect an existing one, and choose whether your data lives globally or in the EU.

3

Go Live, Load-Free

FastComments imports your existing comments and takes over commenting on your posts - hosted on our infrastructure so your WordPress server stays fast. Prefer a local copy? Optionally sync comments back to WordPress anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've compiled answers to some of the most common questions to help you get started.

Will this reduce load on my WordPress server?

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Yes - that's one of the main reasons sites switch. FastComments stores and serves comments from its own global infrastructure, so your WordPress server no longer queries the database and renders comment threads on every page view. The widget loads asynchronously from a CDN, which is especially valuable on high-traffic posts.

Can I import my existing WordPress or Disqus comments?

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Yes. The setup wizard includes a one-click import that brings over your existing WordPress comments - including nested threads, author information, and timestamps. Imports from Disqus, Hyvor, and other systems are supported too, and avatars and images migrate automatically.

Do I still own my comments?

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Always. FastComments hosts your comments so they don't weigh down your server, and you can optionally sync them back into your WordPress database - continuously, or as a one-time export before you cancel. Nothing is ever locked away.

Will switching to FastComments affect my SEO?

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No. FastComments renders comments server-side - even without JavaScript - so search engines can still crawl and index your comment content. You can also optionally sync comments into your WordPress database if you want a local copy as well.

Is there a free trial?

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Yes. Start a free trial with full access to every feature - no credit card required. After that, pricing is based on your monthly page views and starts well under $5/month for most sites, with no per-comment fees.

Is FastComments private and GDPR compliant?

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Yes. FastComments never shows ads, never harvests or sells visitor data, and sets only the functional cookies needed for login - so no cookie banner is required for FastComments specifically. Keep all of your data in the EU on eu.fastcomments.com, and a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) is available on request.

Ready to Upgrade Your WordPress Comments?

Install the plugin, connect your account, and go live in minutes. Faster pages, zero ads, zero data harvesting, and none of the server load of native WordPress comments.

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