Title: Update Comment Count Author: Dinesh Pilani Published: Novanm 15, 2019 Last modified: Jiyè 29, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/update-comment-count/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3626946) ![](https://ps.w.org/update-comment-count/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3626946) # Update Comment Count By [Dinesh Pilani](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dineshpilani05/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/update-comment-count.zip) * [Details](https://hat.wordpress.org/plugins/update-comment-count/#description) * [Reviews](https://hat.wordpress.org/plugins/update-comment-count/#reviews) * [Installation](https://hat.wordpress.org/plugins/update-comment-count/#installation) * [Development](https://hat.wordpress.org/plugins/update-comment-count/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/update-comment-count/) ## Description When you export and import comments from one WordPress site to another, the comment counts stored against each post can end up out of sync with the actual comments in the database. Update Comment Count fixes this in a single click from your WordPress admin dashboard, without needing direct database access. #### Features * Recalculates the total comment count across your entire site * Updates the stored comment count for every post to match the actual number of comments * One-click operation from a dedicated admin page * No configuration needed ## Screenshots [⌊The Update Comment Count admin page showing the total comment count and the recalculate button.⌉⌊The Update Comment Count admin page showing the total comment count and the recalculate button.⌉[ The Update Comment Count admin page showing the total comment count and the recalculate button. ## Installation 1. Upload the `update-comment-count` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory, or install directly through the **Plugins > Add New** screen in your WordPress admin. 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress. 3. Go to **Update Comment Count** in the admin menu and click the button to recalculate your comment counts. ## FAQ ### Will this affect my existing comments? No. This plugin only recalculates and updates the `comment_count` value stored against each post. It does not add, remove, or modify any comments themselves. ### When should I use this? Typically after migrating a site, restoring a backup, or importing comments from another WordPress installation, where post comment counts no longer match the actual comments in your database. ### Is it safe to run more than once? Yes. It simply recalculates counts from your current comments table each time you click the button, so running it again causes no harm. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/984e7b48b19f0004d662296573addf210c61f1062451b6b77f149e6e58756eeb? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Worked perfectly](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/worked-perfectly-293/)󠁿 [magicoders](https://profiles.wordpress.org/patopaiar/) Desanm 6, 2021 Thank you so much for a free solution that just works like a charm. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9680be15a26d7a95f40b8e17634a94755eee4aa1705682d064c31a8960a782f6? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Simple, worked great for me.](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/simple-worked-great-for-me/)󠁿 [951j335](https://profiles.wordpress.org/951j335/) Dawout 17, 2021 Thanks, this plugin fixed my comment count after importing content to our staging site. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8b64651ced85ad5341dbb878dd928a8ec0ae54bd25e43f6c869f1872a86cb8c8? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Beautiful…!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/beautiful-317/)󠁿 [leanderbraunschweig](https://profiles.wordpress.org/leanderbraunschweig/) Oktòb 29, 2020 Great plugin, does exactly what it advertises and very well so. Thanks for providing this utility, much appreciated!! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/01ad0fbc75d62c87d3193a98c29a8a53130a0139fb6105bc211365246caafcb6? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Worked perfectly!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/worked-perfectly-259/)󠁿 [Nathan Holmes](https://profiles.wordpress.org/pumprnickelbred/) Dawout 12, 2020 After doing a large import from another blog, some of my comment counts were showing 0. This plugin worked perfectly and updated all post comments with a click of a button. Thanks so much! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8e591a3d3a37718400b90f863f0051bfd37f21f841fe4e68cebdf986072f0d59? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Works exactly as advertised.](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/works-exactly-as-advertised-31/)󠁿 [Marius](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kodeks/) Mas 8, 2020 Updated to the correct review count with a click of a button. Exactly what I needed. Thanks 🙂 [ Read all 5 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/update-comment-count/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Update Comment Count” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Dinesh Pilani ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dineshpilani05/) [Translate “Update Comment Count” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/update-comment-count) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/update-comment-count/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/update-comment-count/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/update-comment-count/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/update-comment-count/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 2.0 * Redesigned the admin page with a clearer stats display and success confirmation message * Replaced an inefficient query with a faster comment count lookup * Added a capability check for defense-in-depth on the admin action * Added GPL license declaration and text domain for translation support * Updated compatibility for WordPress 7.0 and PHP 8.3 #### 1.3 * Initial public release ## Meta * Version **2.0** * Last updated **4 jou ago** * Active installations **30+** * WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0.2** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/update-comment-count/) * Tags * [comment count](https://hat.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/comment-count/)[comments](https://hat.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/comments/) [import-export](https://hat.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/import-export/)[migration](https://hat.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/migration/) * [Advanced View](https://hat.wordpress.org/plugins/update-comment-count/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 5 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/update-comment-count/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/update-comment-count/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/update-comment-count/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/update-comment-count/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/update-comment-count/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/update-comment-count/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/update-comment-count/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Dinesh Pilani ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dineshpilani05/) ## Support Got something to say? 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