wpDiscuz Online Users 7.1.1

wpDiscuz Online Users is a WordPress plugin add-on that shows real-time online/offline activity for people who leave comments. It places live status badges right next to each comment author’s name, making it easy to see who is currently active. The add-on checks user statuses in real time and updates the comment list instantly. No refresh is required, so visitors keep context while browsing discussions. This helps reduce uncertainty, encourage participation, and support smoother moderation workflows.

Main Features

• Live online/offline badges — Displays whether each comment author is currently online.
• Badges next to author names — Shows status on the right side of the comment author line.
• Real-time status checks — Continuously monitors user presence to keep badges accurate.
• No page reload updates — Refreshes badge states without reloading the page.
• Dynamic comment list changes — Updates badges directly within the comment list display.
• Works for comment discussions — Designed specifically to reflect activity within WordPress comment threads.
• Clear at-a-glance visibility — Makes active participation easy to recognize during reading.

Benefits

• Higher engagement — Visitors are more likely to join when they can see active commenters.
• Stronger social proof — Real-time presence adds credibility to ongoing discussions.
• Better user experience — Updates happen without page reloads, keeping browsing smooth.
• More trustworthy moderation — Helps moderators spot currently active users during review.
• Improved interaction quality — Encourages timely replies by highlighting who is online.

Who is it suitable for?

• Blog owners with active comment sections
• WooCommerce store owners that use comments or community discussions
• Community forums and Q&A sites running WordPress
• Online course sites with student discussion threads
• Agencies managing multiple WordPress websites with community features