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wpDiscuz - User & Comment Mentioning
This is an addon plugin for the wpDiscuz commenting system, made by gVectors Team. It lets commenters mention other users with @username tags and reference specific comments with #comment-id tags. Mentioned people get an email, so they can find their way back to the conversation.
- Version
- 7.2.1
- Released
- May 15, 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 - User & Comment Mentioning 7.2.1
Version 7.2.1
Latest
- ImprovedGVectors API URL
What it does
Long comment threads can get hard to follow when people reply to each other without a clear way to point at a person or an earlier comment. This addon gives commenters two simple tags. Typing @ followed by a name brings up a user search bar that finds registered users and guest commenters, and #comment-id points to a specific comment. Each comment shows its ID in the top-right corner with an easy copy option, so referencing one takes a moment.
Once posted, mentions turn into clickable links with avatars. Hovering over one opens a pop-up with user or comment details, including text excerpts, and clicking takes the reader to the user's profile or straight to the referenced comment. Mentioned users and comment authors receive email notifications, and you can edit the email content from the plugin's backend. It works inside wpDiscuz and needs the Comment Rich Editor enabled, and each function can be turned on or off on its own.
Best for
- Blogs running wpDiscuz with active comment sections
- Community and forum-style sites with frequent back-and-forth replies
- Publishers who want commenters notified when someone mentions them
Features
User and comment mentions
Commenters can mention people with @username and point to a specific comment with #comment-id, making replies in busy threads clearer.
Built-in user search bar
An automatic search bar appears while tagging, helping commenters find any registered user or guest commenter without typing a full name.
Email alerts for mentions
Everyone who is mentioned, and the authors of referenced comments, receive an email notification so they know someone is talking to them.
Editable notification emails
You can change the content of the mention notification emails from the plugin's backend to match the tone of your site.
Linked mentions with avatars
Mentions become clickable links with user avatars. Hovering shows a pop-up with user or comment details and text excerpts.
Visible comment IDs
Each comment displays its unique ID in the top-right corner, with an easy copy option for referencing it in another reply.
Click through navigation
Clicking a mention sends readers to the mentioned user's profile, and clicking a comment reference jumps directly to that comment.
Independent on and off controls
Every function and component can be enabled or disabled separately, so you keep only the mention tools your community needs.
wpDiscuz - User & Comment Mentioning older versions
- 7.2.0May 14, 20251 fix
- 7.1.9May 12, 2025
- 7.1.8Feb 21, 2025
- 7.1.7Feb 6, 20241 new
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about wpDiscuz - User & Comment Mentioning
Does this work without wpDiscuz?
No. It is an addon built for the wpDiscuz commenting plugin and runs inside it. You also need the Comment Rich Editor enabled in wpDiscuz for the mention features to work.
Can guest commenters be mentioned, or only registered users?
Both. The user search bar finds registered users as well as guest commenters, so anyone who has taken part in the discussion can be tagged with an @username mention.
Will people know when they have been mentioned?
Yes. Mentioned users and the authors of referenced comments get an email notification. You can customize the wording of these emails from the plugin's backend settings.
Can I turn off parts of the addon I don't need?
Yes. Each function and component can be enabled or disabled independently, so you could, for example, keep user mentions while switching off comment references or hover pop-ups.
Is wpDiscuz - User & Comment Mentioning free?
The code of wpDiscuz - User & Comment Mentioning 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 - User & Comment Mentioning is this?
Version 7.2.1, released May 15, 2025. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update wpDiscuz - User & Comment Mentioning?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of wpDiscuz - User & Comment Mentioning automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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