IntenseDebate Comments is the #62 ranked spam app on WordPress, with a 2.2 average rating from 9 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
IntenseDebate Comments is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Automattic. With a rating of 2.2★ from 9 reviews, it currently ranks #62 in the Spam category.
AppRanks data: IntenseDebate Comments ranks #62 in Spam on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 12% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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IntenseDebate Comments is a mixed-rating WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Spam category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 9 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +Published by Automattic — established developer track record
Cons
- −Average rating below 4.0 (2.2★) — read recent low-star reviews before committing
- −Limited review base (9) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How IntenseDebate Comments works
IntenseDebate Comments enhance and encourage conversation on your blog or website. Custom integration with your WordPress admin panel makes moderation a piece of cake. Comment threading, reply-by-email, user accounts and reputations, comment voting, along with Twitter and friendfeed integrations enrich your readers’ experience and make more of the internet aware of your blog and comments which drives traffic to you!
Full comment and account data sync between Intense Debate and WordPress ensures that you will always have your comments stored locally on your own server.
Note: IntenseDebate is currently being maintained, but not actively developed.
Category rankings
As of Sep 6, 2026- Spam#62of 541Top 12%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where IntenseDebate Comments stands in the Spam category
IntenseDebate Comments ranks #62 of 541 apps in the Spam category, placing it in the top 12% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is IntenseDebate Comments?
IntenseDebate Comments is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 2.2-star rating from 9 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Spam category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Automattic.
Who uses IntenseDebate Comments?
Currently around 500 active stores have installed IntenseDebate Comments. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Spam category on WordPress.
Where does IntenseDebate Comments rank on WordPress?
IntenseDebate Comments currently sits at position #62 in the Spam category on WordPress. That places it in the top 11% of 541 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.