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wpDiscuz - Online Users
This is an addon plugin by gVectors Team for the wpDiscuz commenting system. It shows whether comment authors are online or offline right in the comment section, and it pops up a notice when a user logs in so visitors can see who is around and join the conversation.
- Version
- 7.1.1
- Released
- Jun 23, 2025
- Developer
- wpDiscuz
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.19 a year on its own
What’s new in wpDiscuz - Online Users 7.1.1
Version 7.1.1
Latest
- NewA new option to manage users who can have “online” status
What it does
On most sites, the comment section gives no hint about who is actually around. A reader can't tell whether the person they want to reply to left hours ago or is browsing right now. This addon solves that by placing an online or offline badge next to each comment author's name. The badges refresh through AJAX, so status changes appear without anyone reloading the page, and the discussion feels more current to the people reading it.
The addon also shows pop-up notifications when a user logs in. Each pop-up includes the person's avatar, name and a short excerpt of their latest comment with a link to it, which gives visitors a reason to jump back into a thread. You control the look of the badges and pop-ups from the wpDiscuz settings, and you can choose which users are allowed to have an online status. It requires the wpDiscuz plugin and works inside your existing comment setup.
Best for
- Blogs with active wpDiscuz comment threads
- Community and membership sites with logged-in users
- Publishers who want comment discussions to feel live
Features
Online and offline badges
A badge next to each comment author's name shows whether that person is currently online or offline, so readers can spot active participants at a glance.
Status updates without reloads
Badges update in real time using AJAX, which means visitors see status changes in the comment section without refreshing the page.
Login pop-up notifications
When a user logs in, a pop-up appears showing their avatar, their name and an excerpt of their last comment.
Direct links to comments
Each login notification includes a clickable link to the user's latest comment, giving visitors a quick path back into the discussion.
Front-end styling options
Styling settings inside wpDiscuz let you adjust how the badges and notification pop-ups look so they match the design of your site.
Control who shows online
An option lets you manage which users can have an online status, so you decide whose presence is displayed in comments.
Built for wpDiscuz
The addon is made specifically for the wpDiscuz commenting plugin and runs within your existing comment system rather than replacing it.
wpDiscuz - Online Users older versions
- 7.1.0May 15, 20251 improvement
- 7.0.9May 14, 20251 fix
- 7.0.8May 12, 2025
- 7.0.7Feb 21, 2025
- 7.0.6Feb 6, 20241 fix
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about wpDiscuz - Online Users
Does this work without wpDiscuz?
No. It is an addon built specifically for the wpDiscuz commenting plugin, so you need wpDiscuz running on your site. The badges and notifications appear inside the wpDiscuz comment section and are configured from its settings.
Do visitors need to refresh the page to see who is online?
No. The online and offline badges update through AJAX, so status changes show up in the comment section in real time while visitors stay on the page.
What appears in the login notifications?
When a user logs in, a pop-up shows their avatar, their name and a short excerpt of their latest comment. The excerpt includes a link so visitors can go straight to that comment.
Can I limit which users show an online status?
Yes. There is an option to manage which users can have an online status, so you can choose whose presence is displayed next to their comments.
Is wpDiscuz - Online Users free?
The code of wpDiscuz - Online Users is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of wpDiscuz - Online Users is this?
Version 7.1.1, released Jun 23, 2025. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update wpDiscuz - Online Users?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of wpDiscuz - Online Users automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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