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Silk AJAX Comments
The default wordpress comments system is awful when it comes to handling errors, this fixes this issue with some simple AJAX.
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 7
- Active installs
- 10+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 26 Jul 2012
- Added
- Jul 2012
- Requires WP
- 3
- Tested up to
- WP 3.4.2
- Downloads
- 5,179
Our analysis
AI-assistedSilk AJAX Comments is a WordPress plugin designed to enhance the commenting experience by providing immediate feedback on comment submissions. Instead of redirecting users to a different page, it displays a message above the comment form to inform users whether their comment was posted successfully or if there was an error. The form is cleared upon a successful submission.
This plugin is suitable for users who want a straightforward solution for AJAX commenting without needing coding knowledge. It aims to fill a gap in the market for updated AJAX commenting solutions.
Best for: This plugin is best for WordPress site owners looking for a simple AJAX commenting solution.
What it does well
- ✓Provides immediate feedback on comment submissions
- ✓Does not redirect users to a different page
- ✓Clears the form after successful submission
- ✓Simple to use without coding knowledge
Where it falls short
- •Last updated in July 2012
- •Limited support and warranty offered by the author
- •Directory score of 43/100 indicates potential issues
Verdict
Silk AJAX Comments offers a basic AJAX commenting feature, but its age and lack of support may be a concern for some users.
From the developer
Callum Silcock's own description of Silk AJAX Comments, lightly tidied.
Instead of taking you to a different page (wp-comments-post.php) which does not redirect this script just ads some quick text above your form to let your users know if there was an error or if the comment was posted successfully (if successful it then clears the form).
There are a few plugins that do a simliar thing to this already but unfortunately most of the current AJAX commenting solutions I found in the plugin directory havent been updated in years or just didn’t work, so following on from many “how to AJAX’ify your wordpress comments” blog posts I thought i’d make a simple plugin instead (which means no coding knowledge required).
The script chooses the #commentform div/form as this is default.
Ill update this plugin when needed but I do not offer any warranty or support for it.
Tagged as
purpose
Comments & Discussion
feature
AJAX / Live Updates
Alternatives
Other plugins for comment systems.
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