{"id":40700,"date":"2022-10-04T15:00:24","date_gmt":"2022-10-04T13:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?p=40700"},"modified":"2022-10-04T10:29:00","modified_gmt":"2022-10-04T08:29:00","slug":"best-disqus-alternatives-for-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/best-disqus-alternatives-for-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Best Disqus Alternatives for WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Comments are great for user engagement and building communities, but there sure can be a lot of work around <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-moderate-wordpress-comments\/\">moderating them<\/a> and fighting all the spam. As per usual when it comes to WordPress, <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-moderate-wordpress-comments\/\">comment plugins<\/a> are there to save you from deciding it isn\u2019t worth it and <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/disable-comments-wordpress\/\">disabling comments<\/a> altogether. One of the most popular comment systems you can <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/add-disqus-to-wordpress\/\">add to WordPress is Disqus<\/a>, but before you entrust your comment section to it, it might be worth your while to check out some of the Disqus alternatives you can choose from.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]In this article, we\u2019ll list some of the best comment systems that help you move on from the <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/disqus-vs-facebook-comments\/\">Disqus \u2013 Facebook comments \u2013 native comments<\/a> trilemma and find the options you really need for your website. The best Disqus alternatives for WordPress we\u2019ll mention include:[\/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=\"#jetpack-comments\">Jetpack Comments<\/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=\"#wpdiscuz\">wpDiscuz<\/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=\"#graphcomment\">GraphComment<\/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=\"#super-socializer\">Super Socializer<\/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=\"#replybox\">ReplyBox<\/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=\"#thrive-comments\">Thrive Comments<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][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=\"jetpack-comments\"><\/a>Jetpack Comments<\/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=\"969\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Jetpack-Comments.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Jetpack Comments\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Jetpack-Comments.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Jetpack-Comments-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Jetpack-Comments-768x436.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Jetpack-Comments-620x352.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]To kick off the list, we have <a href=\"https:\/\/jetpack.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jetpack<\/a>. One of the most popular plugins for WordPress, Jetpack is a multi-featured marvel you can use to help with anything from backing up your website to using it as your go-to customer relationship management software. <strong>Somewhere among all those features, you\u2019ll find more than a few things to improve your website\u2019s comment section.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Jetpack\u2019s comment improvements are nestled within the discussion and community tools it brings to WordPress. <strong>Thanks to Jetpack, your users will be able to log in with their social media credentials and leave comments.<\/strong> Users will be able to like other people\u2019s comments, and they can pick whether they want notifications on replies to their comments. With Jetpack, markdown is supported in comments, too.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>This boost in comment features is available for free to anyone who installs the Jetpack plugin.<\/strong> Keep in mind, however, that some additional features, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/jetpack.com\/upgrade\/anti-spam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spam filtering<\/a>, are only available as a paid upgrade.[\/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=\"wpdiscuz\"><\/a>wpDiscuz<\/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=\"969\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wpDiscuz.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"wpDiscuz\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wpDiscuz.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wpDiscuz-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wpDiscuz-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wpDiscuz-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you ever wondered what WordPress\u2019 native comments would look like on steroids, look no further. <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wpdiscuz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wpDiscuz<\/a> <strong>brings you all the speed and customizability you could ever want, while also being one of the most feature-rich commenting systems you\u2019ll ever find.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]For starters, wpDiscuz will let you choose between three different comment layouts. If you want, you can select different layouts for different pages or post types, too. Your readers will be able to comment on your post content directly using inline commenting, and they\u2019ll have a constant reminder to leave a comment in their sight thanks to the comment bubble. <strong>You can also give them the ability to rate your posts, create comment threads, and use their social profiles to comment.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The list of great features offered by wpDiscuz doesn\u2019t end there. There\u2019s the comment text-breaking function for long comments, the ability to edit comments within a determined time frame, as well as built-in comment and author caching. <strong>You get a lot of these features for free, too, and you can always buy additional features such as comment search, emoticons, and frontend moderation, in the form of add-ons.<\/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=\"graphcomment\"><\/a>GraphComment<\/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=\"969\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/GraphComment.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"GraphComment\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/GraphComment.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/GraphComment-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/GraphComment-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/GraphComment-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]When you need to keep the discussion on your website disruption-free and you\u2019re looking for a way to do it without breaking the bank, the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/graphcomment-comment-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GraphComment<\/a> comment system is a solution you should consider trying. <strong>This comment plugin aims to help you with the burdens of moderation while providing a fast experience needed in the mobile-first era.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]GraphContent has plenty of useful and fun features that will streamline your comment section. <strong>It keeps discussions neatly organized with the assistance of the Bubble Flow user interface and ensures their quality with the Bubble Rank algorithm\u2019s ability to pull the best comments to the top.<\/strong> The system also lets you pick the color theme for your comment section, display comments in a sliding sidebar panel, and use badges and awards to further user engagement.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>You can use the plugin and all of its basic features free of charge.<\/strong> If you want to enable features such as keyword alerts, push notifications, and expanded support, you can opt for one of the paid plans, which start at $7 per month.[\/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=\"super-socializer\"><\/a>Super Socializer<\/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=\"969\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Super-Socializer.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Super Socializer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Super-Socializer.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Super-Socializer-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Super-Socializer-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Super-Socializer-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]When a comment plugin is called <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/super-socializer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Super Socializer<\/a>, you\u2019d expect it to have more than just a little to do with social networks. <strong>And it does, letting your website and its comments section integrate and interact with social networks in three distinct areas.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The first area where the plugin brings comments and social networks together is the login. Super Socializer makes it easy for users to log into your website using existing social media credentials, which is easy for them, and great for you because it gives you access to some of their data while simultaneously reducing spam.<strong> The same benefits extend to the commenting features, where comments made on your website end up on the users\u2019 social feeds, spreading the word about your website.<\/strong> That kind of social sharing will also help your website get more traffic.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The list of features Super Socializer brings to the table is pretty extensive, and it includes GDPR compliance, icon customization options, login support for twenty-four networks, and more. <strong>The best of it all is that the plugin is completely free to use<\/strong>, with the option to contact the creator for any advanced features and custom solutions.[\/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=\"replybox\"><\/a>ReplyBox<\/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=\"969\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ReplyBox.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"ReplyBox\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ReplyBox.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ReplyBox-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ReplyBox-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ReplyBox-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Have you ever wondered what a simpler, more lightweight alternative to Disqus that still has more features than WordPress\u2019 core comments would look like?<\/strong> It just might be the case that it would look like <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/replybox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ReplyBox<\/a>, a plugin with the mission to improve WordPress comments with speed and respect for privacy.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The focus on privacy is one of the major selling points for ReplyBox. <strong>The plugin\u2019s developers are clear in their intention to never monetize the users\u2019 data, track what the users are doing, or take over links.<\/strong> On top of that, the plugin offers features that help fight off spam, improve the moderation process, keep the discussions feel natural, and enable markdown formatting, to name just a few.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]ReplyBox is available on a 14-day trial, after which you have to choose between different pricing packages. <strong>They start at $5 per month and increase with the number of monthly page views.<\/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=\"thrive-comments\"><\/a>Thrive Comments<\/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=\"969\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Thrive-Comments.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Thrive Comments\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Thrive-Comments.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Thrive-Comments-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Thrive-Comments-768x437.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Thrive-Comments-620x353.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/comments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thrive Comments<\/a> has a take on commenting on WordPress websites that is as simple as it\u2019s effective \u2013 <strong>people need to be incentivized to leave comments<\/strong>. To boost engagement, you need to give people a reason to engage and Thrive Comments system tries to provide you with the features and tools to help bring users on board with commenting.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Thrive Comments brings a system of badges, likes, up-votes, and the ability to share comments on social media to WordPress, instantly giving users the prospects of social validation for their comments as an incentive. That\u2019s not everything Thrive Comments does, of course \u2013 <strong>the plugin will also help out with comment management with features such as one-click delegation and a streamlined moderation workflow<\/strong>. On top of it all, you\u2019ll also get access to analytics that will help you figure out how people behave in your comment section.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]There are two ways you can enjoy all the benefits of Thrive Comments. <strong>You can have access to the plugin as part of the full Thrive Suite of plugins, or you can use it as a standalone plugin at $47 per year.<\/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\">Let\u2019s Wrap It Up!<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Having a healthy and busy comment section under each one of the articles on your website can be an incredible boon and a clear indicator that you\u2019re on the right track for building a community. Still, it takes plenty of work to create and maintain such comment sections. Plug-ins can help you with it tremendously, so give some of the Disqus alternatives we\u2019ve mentioned here a go and see if they\u2019re a good fit for your website. Comment sections are simply too beneficial to not give running them properly a try, and they can be too damaging to simply make them a lawless space.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Interested in some Disqus alternatives for WordPress to help your website&#8217;s comment sections glow? 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