Simple Commenter

Simple Commenter is a lightweight, visual feedback tool your clients will actually use without a single complaint.

It masterfully balances powerful features for developers and agencies with a user experience so simple that it’s virtually foolproof for clients.

Say goodbye to messy emails, confusing screenshots, and endless back-and-forth. With Simple Commenter, clients leave feedback directly on your website—exactly where changes are needed.

Why Agencies & Freelancers Choose Simple Commenter

• Clients don’t need to sign up – No registration barriers, no forgotten passwords
• Real-time contextual comments – Feedback appears exactly where edits are needed
• Direct file uploads – Clients can suggest image replacements and design changes
• Lightning fast – Asynchronous loading won’t slow down your site
• Works on any page – Including staging sites, password-protected pages, and localhost

What Makes Us Different

Unlike complex enterprise tools, Simple Commenter is built for the reality of client work:

• No client training needed – If they can click, they can use it
• No browser extensions – Works instantly in any browser
• No account required for clients – Removes the biggest friction point
• Manage from WordPress – View and reply to feedback without leaving your admin

Key Features

• Visual Annotations – Clients click on any element to leave feedback
• Screenshot Capture – Automatic screenshots with every comment
• Drawing Tools – Circle issues, draw arrows, highlight problems
• File Uploads – Attach images, PDFs, and documents
• Email Notifications – Get notified instantly when clients comment
• Reply to Comments – Respond directly from WordPress admin
• Status Management – Track feedback as To Do, In Progress, or Done
• Team Collaboration – Add team members to manage feedback together
• Priority Levels – Mark urgent feedback for quick action
• Integrations – Connect to Trello, Slack, and more via webhooks

Trusted by 600+ Web Professionals

Rated 5.0 on Product Hunt & AppSumo

“Life changed in under 5 minutes. Most of my clients are not super techy so I really appreciate the simplicity.” – @Dsouldiva

“My clients LOVED using Simple Commenter. Way better than Markup in past projects.” – @Katelyn

“I won’t start a project without it. I look even more professional to my clients because of this.” – @Jim Langman

How It Works

1. Install and activate the plugin
2. Connect your Simple Commenter account (free trial, no credit card)
3. Select your project—the widget automatically appears
4. Share your site URL—clients start leaving feedback immediately

Perfect For

• Web design agencies collecting client revisions
• Freelancers managing multiple client projects
• Development teams doing internal QA
• Anyone tired of “Can you see the thing on the left side?” emails

External Services

This plugin connects to SimpleCommenter.com (https://www.simplecommenter.com) to provide visual feedback functionality. All comment data is processed and stored on SimpleCommenter servers.

Data transmitted:

• User email and display name (for authentication and comment attribution)
• Comment content, screenshots, and file attachments
• Page URLs where feedback is submitted
• WordPress site URL (for project identification)

Service requirements:

• A SimpleCommenter account is required (free 14-day trial available)
• After the trial period, a paid subscription to the SimpleCommenter service is required for the feedback widget to function

Legal:

• Terms of Service: https://www.simplecommenter.com/terms-conditions
• Privacy Policy: https://www.simplecommenter.com/privacy