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Free Plugin by DjZoNe v2.08

AJAX Comments

Post comments quickly without leaving or refreshing the page.

AJAX Comments

The facts

Rating
1★ from 1
Active installs
100+
Price
Free
Last updated
12 Nov 2007
Added
Oct 2007
Requires WP
2.0.3
Tested up to
WP 2.3.1
Downloads
24,511

Our analysis

AI-assisted

AJAX Comments is a WordPress plugin designed to enhance the commenting experience on your blog by using AJAX technology. It allows for server-side validation of comment forms without requiring a page refresh, which can create a smoother interaction for users. The plugin is suitable for those looking to improve comment management and user engagement on their WordPress sites, particularly when combined with other anti-spam tools like AuthImage or Akismet.

The plugin checks for correct field completion, prevents comment duplication, and includes flood protection features. It is compatible with major web browsers and falls back to traditional comment posting if JavaScript is disabled. However, it has known compatibility issues with certain other plugins, which may affect its functionality.

Best for: This plugin suits users looking to enhance comment functionality on their WordPress blogs.

What it does well

  • Server-side comment form validation
  • Prevents comment duplication
  • Flood protection capabilities
  • Works without JavaScript
  • Compatible with major web browsers

Where it falls short

  • Low rating and limited active installs
  • Known compatibility issues with specific plugins
  • Last updated in November 2007

Verdict

AJAX Comments offers useful features for managing comments but has notable limitations, including outdated support and compatibility issues.

From the developer

DjZoNe's own description of AJAX Comments, lightly tidied.

More than that, it checks if all fields filled correctly, and also makes sure to avoid comment duplication, and has flood protection capabilities as well.

Probably one of the best ways you could spice up your WordPress Blog with AJAX; readers love it! Must see for yourself.

This plugin works well in all major Web browsers, and uses discrete AJAX.
That means if JavaScript disabled, it’s using the original comment posting method.

Ajax Comments known to work well, with Authimage plugin, but I rather suggest Akismet, as it is free for personal use.

Features:

* comment form validation happens server-side without refreshing or leaving the page
* Script.aculo.us Fade In/Out Effects make readers happy
* works with AuthImage captcha word verification plug-in to prevent comment spam
* still works traditionally if browsers don't support JavaScript (or have it disabled)
* uses existing theme code to match styled comment threads when producing new comments
* 25-second server timeout ensures readers aren't left hanging
* works in current versions of Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, Netscape, and Safari.

Recommendations:

* perfectly compliments any well-styled comment form design-don't design without it
* best when moderation is off (seems more real-time) and AuthImage is installed (self-moderation is the best moderation)

Known bug

I’ve discovered that AJAX Comments 2.0 stops working properly if you
have ShowOnFrontPage plugin (v0.3.1) installed.

And we got another report, that it also stops, when you have SpamKarma activated.

We are working on a solution.

AuthImage Integration

  1. Open ajax-comments.php and uncomment lines: 92, 152, 153.
  2. Open comments.php from your /themes directory and use the following code (mostly just the ids) for AuthImage to appear in your comments form:

        <?php if ( !$user_ID ) : ?>
    
        <p><img id="auth-image" src="<?php echo get_option('siteurl'); ?>/wp-content/plugins/authimage/authimage-inc/image.veriword.php" alt="Verification Image" /></p>
        <p><label for="code">Word Verification (<a href="#" onclick="document.getElementById('auth-image').src+='?'+Math.random();return false" title="Generate another Captcha Word Verification image.">can't read it? try another!</a>)</label></p>
        <p>Please type the letters you see in the picture.</p>
        <p><input name="code" id="code" type="text" class="text" tabindex="5" /></p>
    
        <?php endif; ?>
    

Read the full description on the official page →

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