Facebook Comments etc. Disqus vs. WordPress Comments – How to Choose?

As a website owner or administrator working with WordPress, you know that what you get after a clean install is just the starting point for the website. And just as you can change what people see when they visit your website, for example by using a premium WordPress theme, you can just as quickly change the way people interact with your website through comments.

But while changing the default WordPress comment system is usually a bit more complicated than installing a plugin, the whole process leading up to the change can be more complicated. First, you have to navigate the “Disqus and Facebook comments” dilemma when choosing between the two most prominent comment systems.

However, you must also justify moving away from the native comment system in the first place. And if the three-way war between comment systems seems more like a Mexican stalemate in your case, you’re exactly where you need to be.

In this article, we’ll help you figure it out using the tried-and-tested pros and cons list method. You will see:

Pros and Cons of Using Native WordPress Comments

WordPress’ native commenting system comes with every WordPress installation. You don’t need to activate a third-party plugin or create an account with a third-party service to get started. The system is easy and intuitive to use. It’s great for mobile viewing as it’s responsive and you have easy access to moderation options in the backend of your website.

Additional reasons to consider using the native WordPress comment system include:

While the native WordPress comment system has a lot going for it, there are a few things that can quickly turn users away from it. The biggest problem with the system is that it’s so simple – it lacks any identifying features.. It also lacks most of the basic ones.

Here are some of the issues you may encounter when using native WordPress comments:

The more features you want in your comments, the more plugins you need to install.. At some point, you may also consider abandoning them altogether and installing one of the competitors.

You should consider using the native WordPress comment system if:

Pros and Cons of Using Facebook Comments

Ready to replace an app developer to be able to enable Facebook comments on your WordPress website? You’ll have to do it, but don’t worry – it’s much easier than it looks. You will need to create a Facebook app on the Facebook developers website. Next, you need to add the app ID to your website’s code, use Elementor Pro, or install it with a third-party plugin.

Why did you do? Because Facebook comments can:

Still, it’s not all good news. Using Facebook comments on your website will prevent non-Facebook users from posting comments. Also, installing the add-on might not be difficult, but this is a step you might want to do without..

Here are a few more reasons why Facebook comments might not be the right choice for you:

You get a mixed bag with Facebook – some excellent, like access to analytics and shareability. But still, it’s not the most inclusive comment systems in the world.

You should consider using Facebook comments for your WordPress website if:

Pros and Cons of Using Disqus

If you want more than you can get with local reviews or Facebook comments, Disqus is a natural choice. Feature-packed Disqus brings a good-looking comments section to any platform, not just WordPress. You still have to create an account on the service, but you can do so for free until you decide to stick with a paid plan. You will also find that adding Disqus to WordPress is not too difficult.

Here are some of the reasons you’ll want to consider using Disqus:

That’s without getting into the excellent moderation panel and potential monetization possibilities – Disqus is a system that keeps on giving. But it has a price.

There are some critical “cons” you should be aware of when considering Disqus:

All these great features will cause some drain on your resource pool. So much so that they will cost server resources and money, both of which may be excellent for some websites and unacceptable for others. As for ads, the “sponsored links” you see all over the web will appear on your website in the free version, but you will have a choice regarding their placement..

You should consider using Disqus on your WordPress website if:

Let’s summarize!

There is no such thing as a perfect WordPress comment system that can do it all while having minimal impact on your resources. Neither would have been a complete disaster. They are just more suitable for different purposes.

Your choice is a Disqus vs. It could fall into the Facebook comment contest. Or you can decide to give local comments a chance in the ring. But keep in mind that between the lightweight native system, socially savvy Facebook comments and features, and heavy Disqus, you need to find a system that is right for your website and budget.