{"id":10406,"date":"2020-08-10T15:00:22","date_gmt":"2020-08-10T13:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?p=10406"},"modified":"2020-12-04T09:54:20","modified_gmt":"2020-12-04T08:54:20","slug":"add-disqus-to-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/add-disqus-to-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add Disqus Commenting to WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You can never have too many ways to customize your WordPress website. It all starts with the theme. Choosing a <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/theme-category\/multipurpose-wordpress-themes\/\">multipurpose WordPress theme<\/a>, for example, gives you a wide array of options you can use to modify the look and feel of your website. Plugins can go a long way to change not only your website\u2019s appearance and behavior, but also how time-intensive it is to manage some of its aspects.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The comment section is one of those aspects. If you want to try a different commenting system, you can always add <a href=\"https:\/\/disqus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Disqus<\/a> to WordPress. In this article, we\u2019ll show you:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#reasons-to-add-disqus\">The Reasons to Add Disqus to WordPress<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#before-getting-started\">Some Things You Should Know Before Getting Started<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#how-to-create-a-disqus-account\">How to Create a Disqus Account<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#how-to-add-disqus\">How to Add Disqus to WordPress<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#after-installing-disqus\">Things You Might Want Do After Installing Disqus<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;70px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"reasons-to-add-disqus\"><\/a>Why Add Disqus to WordPress?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Disqus.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Disqus\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Disqus.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Disqus-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Disqus-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]WordPress has its native comment feature, and it\u2019s pretty good. It can help you <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wordpres-gdpr-compliance\/\">stay GDPR-compliant<\/a>, for example. It <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-moderate-wordpress-comments\/\">allows you to moderate comments<\/a>, which can come in handy for keeping your comment section squeaky-clean. And if it really comes down to it, it even lets you <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/disable-comments-wordpress\/\">turn the comments off<\/a> entirely or on some posts.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]But even with all the control that you have with the native comments, you might still wish for more from a commenting system. <strong>And that\u2019s where Disqus comes in with exciting features that include<\/strong>:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;23px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Several commenter sign-in options, including social logins with Facebook, Google, or Twitter.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Real-time commenting with rich-media support. <\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Adaptability to your website\u2019s visual identity. <\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">Support for syncing between Disqus and the native WordPress comments.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">A variety of engagement tools that include notifications and subscriptions. <\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">For select websites, monetization options in the comments section. <\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_column_text]On top of it all, Disqus has a robust comment moderation system of its own. <strong>If you decide to install Disqus to your WordPress website, the moderation system of the native comments might be the last thing you\u2019ll miss<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"before-getting-started\"><\/a>A Couple of Things to Know Before You Get Started<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Why-Add-Disqus-to-WordPress.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Why Add Disqus to WordPress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Why-Add-Disqus-to-WordPress.png 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Why-Add-Disqus-to-WordPress-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Why-Add-Disqus-to-WordPress-620x345.png 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Disqus is far from being a perfect commenting system for WordPress, though. For one, you can easily be mistaken that its WordPress plugin has been abandoned \u2014 <strong>as of June 2020, it\u2019s been at least a year since the plugin\u2019s last update<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]While the basic version of the account allows you to use the core features of Disqus without paying, you will have to put up with ads in your comment section. <strong>To get rid of them, you\u2019ll need to shell out at least $9 per month (when billed annually) for the Plus plan<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]And before you commit to a paid plan, you should first check whether your WordPress theme supports Disqus at all. <strong>Some don\u2019t, and Disqus doesn\u2019t have a handy workaround for all of them<\/strong>. So maybe check your theme builder\u2019s support forums first.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Finally, the plugin\u2019s been known to hog server resources and bog things down. You can rectify the issue with the use of third-party plugins such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/disqus-conditional-load\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Disqus Conditional Load<\/a>. <strong>Make sure to check it out if you decide to install Disqus<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"how-to-create-a-disqus-account\"><\/a>How to Create a Disqus Account<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]To add Disqus to your WordPress website, you\u2019ll need to create an account with the system first. Head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/disqus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">their website<\/a>, click the \u201cGet Started\u201d button and choose one of the four signup options.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Create-a-Disqus-Account.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Create a Disqus Account\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Create-a-Disqus-Account.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Create-a-Disqus-Account-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Create-a-Disqus-Account-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]In the next step, you\u2019ll be prompted to choose whether you want to create the account so you can comment on the website, or if you want to install Disqus on your website. <strong>This time, you should choose the latter<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Install-Disqus-on-your-website.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Install Disqus on your website\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Install-Disqus-on-your-website.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Install-Disqus-on-your-website-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Install-Disqus-on-your-website-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Next, you\u2019ll see a page asking you to give your website a name and choose a category for it. <strong>The website name you want will become a part of your website\u2019s shortname, which you\u2019ll need later<\/strong>. You\u2019ll also be able to edit the shortname by clicking the \u201cCustomize Your URL\u201d option. After you\u2019ve done, select a business category, and press the \u201cCreate Site\u201d button.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Select-a-category.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Select a category\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Select-a-category.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Select-a-category-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Select-a-category-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Disqus will next ask you to choose which plan you want to use. After picking the plan, you\u2019ll be asked to select your platform. You\u2019ll see there\u2019s quite a few of them, and the one we\u2019re looking for is usually the first. <strong>Click on it, and you\u2019ll be moved to the installation page<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Select-your-platform.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Select your platform\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Select-your-platform.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Select-your-platform-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Select-your-platform-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Open your website in a new tab, so you don\u2019t have to navigate away from the installation page<\/strong>. You\u2019ll need to get back to it during the installation process.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;81px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;new-top-picks-banner&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"how-to-add-disqus\"><\/a>How to Add Disqus to WordPress<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]To install Disqus on your WordPress website manually, you\u2019ll need to use something called the Universal Embed Code to rewrite your theme\u2019s <em>comments.php<\/em> file. Since playing around with the theme\u2019s files usually requires the additional step of creating a child theme, this isn\u2019t the most practical way of installing Disqus on a WordPress website.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Still, you should know it\u2019s there because it just might help you install the plugin on a website sporting a theme that doesn\u2019t support Disqus<\/strong>. The two conventional ways of installing Disqus involve downloading the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/disqus-comment-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Disqus WordPress plugin<\/a>. So, head on over to your website and navigate to Plugins &gt; Add New. Search for \u201cDisqus Comment System\u201d and install the plugin with that name.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Disqus-Comment-System.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Disqus Comment System\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Disqus-Comment-System.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Disqus-Comment-System-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Disqus-Comment-System-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]After you\u2019ve installed and activated the plugin, head on over to the Disqus options and choose whether you want to install Discus automatically or manually. <strong>You should only opt for the automatic installation if your website is publicly accessible<\/strong>. After answering the question posed to you on the page, you\u2019ll be given a sync token, which you should copy.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Automatic-installation.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Automatic installation\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Automatic-installation.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Automatic-installation-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Automatic-installation-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]After copying it, either press the \u201cWordPress installation page\u201d button and choose the website, or simply <strong>switch to the Disqus installation page if you left it open in another tab, and copy the key into the appropriate field on the page<\/strong>. Click the \u201cInstall\u201d button, and you\u2019ll be done.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Copy-the-key-into-the-appropriate-field.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Copy the key into the appropriate field\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Copy-the-key-into-the-appropriate-field.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Copy-the-key-into-the-appropriate-field-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Copy-the-key-into-the-appropriate-field-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you have comments you want to sync, the automatic method is much better than the manual way, as it takes care of setting it up for you. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]For the manual method, simply go to the \u201cSite Configuration\u201d tab, click on the padlock in the bottom of the page to unlock the form field, and <strong>enter the shortname you\u2019ve chosen in the appropriate field<\/strong>. Click \u201cSave,\u201d and you\u2019ll be done.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Enter-the-shortname.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Enter the shortname\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Enter-the-shortname.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Enter-the-shortname-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Enter-the-shortname-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you navigate to a post on the website, you\u2019ll see that the look of the comment section has changed drastically.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment-section.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Comment section\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment-section.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment-section-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment-section-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"after-installing-disqus\"><\/a>What to Do After Installing Disqus?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]After you\u2019ve installed the plugin, you should set it up. You\u2019ll be able to perform some configuration actions on the Disqus website, and that\u2019s also the place where you\u2019ll be able to moderate the comments. <strong>You\u2019ll spend a lot of time there, so you might as well get familiar with the panel<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/What-to-Do-After-Installing-Disqus.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"What to Do After Installing Disqus\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/What-to-Do-After-Installing-Disqus.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/What-to-Do-After-Installing-Disqus-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/What-to-Do-After-Installing-Disqus-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]As for the options which you\u2019ll be able to access in your website\u2019s backend, the Syncing tab will probably be the most important to you. <strong>That\u2019s where you can enable auto-syncing, or sync comments manually so that nothing is lost if you choose to remove the plugin<\/strong>. You\u2019ll also be able to import any existing comments into Disqus.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Enable-auto-syncing.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Enable auto syncing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Enable-auto-syncing.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Enable-auto-syncing-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Enable-auto-syncing-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]And finally, after you\u2019ve given the plugin a spin, you might consider installing a third-party plugin such as the Disqus Conditional load. 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