Title: Latest Comments block
Author: Sophie - a11n
Published: March 7, 2019
Last modified: May 1, 2026

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# Latest Comments block

## In this article

 * [Add a Latest Comments block](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/latest-comments-block/?output_format=md#add-a-latest-comments-block)
 * [Block toolbar](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/latest-comments-block/?output_format=md#block-toolbar)
    - [Transform to](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/latest-comments-block/?output_format=md#transform-to)
    - [Block-moving tools](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/latest-comments-block/?output_format=md#block-moving-tools)
    - [Change alignment](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/latest-comments-block/?output_format=md#change-alignment)
    - [More options](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/latest-comments-block/?output_format=md#more-options)
 * [Block settings](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/latest-comments-block/?output_format=md#block-settings)
    - [Latest comments settings](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/latest-comments-block/?output_format=md#latest-comments-settings)
    - [Advanced](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/latest-comments-block/?output_format=md#advanced)
 * [Block Settings: Styles](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/latest-comments-block/?output_format=md#block-settings-styles)
    - [Color](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/latest-comments-block/?output_format=md#color)
    - [Typography](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/latest-comments-block/?output_format=md#typography)
    - [Dimensions](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/latest-comments-block/?output_format=md#dimensions)
 * [Changelog](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/latest-comments-block/?output_format=md#changelog)

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[Go to the List of Blocks](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/blocks/)

The Latest Comments block displays the most recent comments readers have left on
your blog, including the users and blog posts. This block is useful to show the 
recent activities and ongoing discussion on your blog.

![The Latest Comments block on the editor](https://wordpress.org/documentation/files/
2023/04/latest-comment-block.png)

Additional options for this block include to display the commenter’s avatar, comment
date, and comment excerpt. Read the **Block settings** section to learn more about
this.

## 󠀁[Add a Latest Comments block](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/latest-comments-block/?output_format=md#add-a-latest-comments-block)󠁿

It can be added to any template, template part, page, and widget area. Click the
block inserter icon (**+**) to open the block inserter pop-up window and choose 
the Latest Comments block.

You can also use the keyboard shortcut /latest-comments to quickly insert a_ _Latest
Comments block.

![Adding the Latest Comments block using keyboard input](https://wordpress.org/documentation/
files/2023/04/keyboard-input-latest-comment.png)

[Detailed instructions on adding blocks](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/adding-a-new-block/)

## 󠀁[Block toolbar](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/latest-comments-block/?output_format=md#block-toolbar)󠁿

Every block has unique toolbar icons and blocks specific user controls that allow
you to manipulate the block right in the editor. The Latest Comments_ _block shows
the following buttons:

![The Latest Comments block toolbar](https://wordpress.org/documentation/files/2023/
04/toolbar.png)

To view the block toolbar, click on the block, and the toolbar will be displayed.

### 󠀁[Transform to](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/latest-comments-block/?output_format=md#transform-to)󠁿

When you click the **Transform **button, you can convert the Latest Comments block
into another block type using the existing content.You can transform the Latest 
Comments block into Columns, Group or Details blocks.

![Transform options for Latest Comments block](https://wordpress.org/documentation/
files/2019/03/Screenshot-2026-05-01-at-11.44.42-AM.png)

 

### 󠀁[Block-moving tools](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/latest-comments-block/?output_format=md#block-moving-tools)󠁿

![Block moving tools in the Latest comments block](https://wordpress.org/documentation/
files/2022/08/Screen-Shot-2022-08-01-at-11.14.47-AM-2.png)

Use the block-moving tools to move the block up and down the editor. Use the six
dots icon to drag and drop the Latest Comments block and reposition it anywhere 
on the editor. Alternatively, click on the up and down arrows to move the block 
up or down the editor.

[Get more information about moving a block within the editor.](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/moving-blocks/)

### 󠀁[Change alignment](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/latest-comments-block/?output_format=md#change-alignment)󠁿

[⌊Alignment controls for the latest comments block⌉⌊Alignment controls for the latest
comments block⌉[

Use the **Align **button** **to change the Latest Comments block’s position inside
the block editor. Choose one of the following block alignment options:

 * **None **– the default option.
 * **Wide width** – increase the width of the block beyond the content size.
 * **Full width** – extend the block to cover the full width of the screen.
 * **Align left** – make the block left-aligned.
 * **Align center** – make the block alignment centered.
 * **Align right **– make the block right-aligned.

The “Wide width” and “Full width” alignment settings must be enabled by your WordPress
theme.

### 󠀁[More options](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/latest-comments-block/?output_format=md#more-options)󠁿

The More options menu represented by three vertical dots on the far right of the
toolbar gives you more features such as the ability to duplicate or remove the block.

[Read about these and other settings.](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/more-options/)

## 󠀁[Block settings](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/latest-comments-block/?output_format=md#block-settings)󠁿

Every block has specific options in the editor sidebar in addition to the options
found in the block toolbar. If you do not see the sidebar, click on the **Settings
button** next to the Save/Publish button.

![Block settings button in editor](https://wordpress.org/documentation/files/2019/
03/block-settings-Screenshot-2026-03-08-at-8.13.56-AM-1-1-4.png)

### 󠀁[Latest comments settings](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/latest-comments-block/?output_format=md#latest-comments-settings)󠁿

The Latest Comments settings let you to choose whether to display the avatar, the
date, and/or the excerpt. They are all on by default. You may also adjust the number
of comments to display within the block by using the slider tool or inserting the
number in the available field.

![The Latest Comments block settings panel](https://wordpress.org/documentation/
files/2023/04/latest-comment-settings.png)

### 󠀁[Advanced](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/latest-comments-block/?output_format=md#advanced)󠁿

The advanced tab lets you add a CSS class to your block, allowing you to write custom
CSS and style the block as you see fit.

[⌊The advanced section lets you add a CSS class to your block.⌉⌊The advanced section
lets you add a CSS class to your block.⌉[

## 󠀁[Block Settings: Styles](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/latest-comments-block/?output_format=md#block-settings-styles)󠁿

![Block settings styles panel](https://wordpress.org/documentation/files/2019/03/
Screenshot-2026-05-01-at-11.33.51-AM-325x1024.png)

Choose the styles panel for the options below:

### 󠀁[Color](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/latest-comments-block/?output_format=md#color)󠁿

The Latest Comments block provides Color settings options to change the text and
background colors.

[See this guide for more information about changing colors](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/colors-settings-overview/)

### 󠀁[Typography](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/latest-comments-block/?output_format=md#typography)󠁿

The Latest Comments block provides typography settings to change the font family,
size, appearance, line height, letter case, letter spacing, and decoration.

[Get more details about changing typography settings](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/typography-settings-overview/)

### 󠀁[Dimensions](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/latest-comments-block/?output_format=md#dimensions)󠁿

The Latest Comments block provides dimension settings options to change padding 
and margin size.

[Learn more about dimension controls](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/dimension-controls-overview/)

## 󠀁[Changelog](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/latest-comments-block/?output_format=md#changelog)󠁿

 * Updated 2026-05-01 (props to @awetz583 @webtrainingwheels @karthick-murugan)
    - Added color, typography, dimensions settings
    - Updated video
 * Updated 2023-04-11
    - Screenshots for 6.2
    - Revised formatting
    - Added Dimensions settings support
 * Updates 2022-11-27
    - Removed redadunt content
    - Aligned images for mobile view
 * Updated 2022-11-08
    - Screenshots for 6.1
 * Updated 2022-08-01
    - Screenshots for 6.0
    - Added transform and block moving tools info
    - Added ALT tags for the images
 * Updated 2022-07-27
    - Screenshots as per WordPress 5.9
 * Created 2019-03-07

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First published

March 7, 2019

Last updated

May 1, 2026