Google+ Comments
The Google+ Comments WordPress plugin makes it easier for you to setup, administer and customise Google+ comments from your WordPress site.
The facts
- Rating
- 3.6★ from 10
- Active installs
- 30+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 25 Apr 2013
- Added
- Apr 2013
- Requires WP
- 2.7
- Tested up to
- WP 3.5.2
- Downloads
- 12,250
Our analysis
AI-assistedGoogle+ Comments is a WordPress plugin that allows you to integrate Google+ comments into your WordPress site. After installation, you can follow the instructions on the Settings page to configure it. The plugin also provides a shortcode, [gp-comments], which you can use to insert the comment box into posts, pages, or templates with custom settings.
This plugin is suitable for users who want to incorporate Google+ comments into their site, particularly those who are familiar with using shortcodes for added flexibility.
Best for: This suits WordPress users looking to add Google+ commenting functionality to their site.
What it does well
- ✓Integrates Google+ comments into WordPress
- ✓Includes a shortcode for custom placement
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
Where it falls short
- •Last updated in April 2013
- •Limited active installs
- •Low directory score of 42/100
Verdict
Google+ Comments offers a straightforward way to add Google+ comments, but its age and low activity may limit its effectiveness and support.
From the developer
Alex Moss's own description of Google+ Comments, lightly tidied.
Google+ comments was introduced in April 2013 to blogger.com users. This plugin lets you add Google+ comments to your WordPress site!
Simply install the plugin and follow the instructions on the Settings page.
- Google+ Comments Plugin homepage.
- More WordPress Plugins.
You can also insert the comment box as a shortcode into any post, page or template and use your own settings for each time you do it! Simply use the shortcode [gp-comments]