A Disqus alternative built for publishers who want their comments back.
Replace a legacy comment widget without rebuilding your publication. Threadline puts discussion back on your site, under your control, with a fast and privacy-first reader experience.
Why publishers look for a Disqus replacement
The reason to switch is not that every publisher needs the same feature set. It is that your comments are part of your publication, and the comment layer should fit the publication instead of becoming the publication.
Privacy-first
Design the reader experience around your publication rather than third-party behavioral tracking.
Lightweight
A focused embed intended to add discussion without turning every article into a giant widget.
Own the conversation
Moderation, readers, replies, reactions, and community activity stay part of your publisher experience.
Threadline vs. the legacy widget model
A practical comparison for publishers evaluating a replacement.
| Capability | Typical hosted widget | Threadline |
|---|---|---|
| Comments live with your publication | ✓ | ✓ |
| Embeddable on your existing site | ✓ | ✓ |
| Publisher-controlled moderation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Modern responsive layouts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Publisher-owned community experience | — | ✓ |
| Privacy-first design | — | ✓ |
| No ad/tracking-first comment experience | — | ✓ |
Moving from Disqus to Threadline
Tell us about your site
Send the publication URL and tell us what you want to preserve.
Plan the migration
We identify your platform, comment history, moderation needs, and installation path.
Install Threadline
Add the Threadline embed to the same place your readers already expect comments.
Verify before launch
Check comments, accounts, moderation, responsive behavior, and the final reader experience.
If you are actively trying to leave Disqus, contact us. For early customers, we can work through the migration with you instead of handing you a documentation link and walking away.
Request migration help →Disqus alternative FAQ
Is Threadline a Disqus alternative?
Yes. Threadline is built as a replacement for hosted comment widgets such as Disqus. You keep your existing website and place Threadline where your comments should appear.
Can I migrate from Disqus to Threadline?
Yes, and early publishers can request hands-on migration help. The exact migration path depends on your Disqus export, site platform, and how you want historical comments handled.
Do I need to rebuild my website?
No. Threadline is designed to be embedded into an existing publication. You can keep your articles, CMS, domain, and editorial workflow.
Does Threadline track readers for advertising?
Threadline is designed around a privacy-first reader experience rather than third-party behavioral tracking. Review the current Privacy Policy for the exact data practices.
What does Threadline cost?
Threadline has a Free plan and paid publisher plans. See the current pricing page for limits and features.
Ready to leave Disqus?
Start with one page. If Threadline fits, move the rest of your publication with a migration plan.
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