Platform features
A comment system your publication can actually own
Replace an outdated widget with real-time discussion, serious moderation and portable reader identity, all without ad-tech baggage.
- No reader tracking
- No ad injection
- Free forever tier
- Time to bootstrap
- < 50ms
- Loader size
- < 12KB
- Third-party trackers
- 0
- To install
- 1-line
Portable Identity (TIP)
The Threadline Identity Protocol lets readers build a reputation once and carry it to every site that runs Threadline — no login walls, no per-site registration.
Real-time Comments
WebSocket-powered live updates mean comments, reactions, and replies appear instantly without a page refresh — keeping your readers in the moment.
Privacy First
Privacy-first is an architecture decision, not a marketing claim. We built Threadline so that sensitive data never enters our systems in the first place.
Moderation Tools
AI-free, deterministic moderation that gives you full control. No black-box models silently suppressing legitimate comments — just transparent rules you set.
One-Line Install
One <script> tag is all it takes. Threadline works on any HTML page, WordPress, Ghost, Next.js, or bare HTML — no plugin needed.
Migrate from Disqus
Switch in minutes, not days. Our one-click Disqus import tool preserves your entire comment history: authors, timestamps, threads, and reply structure.
Link Previews & Rich Composer
Paste a URL and Threadline unfurls Open Graph cards automatically. Authors also get spoilers, quotes, code blocks, images, and a full formatting toolbar.
Guest Commenting Done Right
Let readers join without an account, then convert them later. Guests get clear limits, claim flows, and automatic cleanup so your threads stay tidy.
And much more
A complete platform — including everything we’ve shipped for engagement, moderation, and publisher ops.
Reader Identity
Reader profiles and reputation features help people participate across supported Threadline communities.
Analytics Dashboard
Pageview metering, comment velocity, top threads, and engagement trends — all in one place.
Guest Commenting
Name + email commenting with claim-later conversion and a 24-hour auto-delete for unclaimed posts.
Webhook Integrations
POST events to any endpoint on new comment, moderation action, or spam detection.
Enterprise SSO
Token-based SSO with any OIDC provider. Auto-provisioning and team sync included.
Seven Widget Layouts
Choose from seven visual layouts, then fine-tune colors and optional custom CSS.
Open Graph Link Cards
Paste any URL — title, description, and image cards appear automatically under the comment.
Rich Text Toolbar
Bold, italic, links, quotes, code, spoilers, emoji, mentions, and images from an in-widget editor.
@Mentions & Alerts
Type @ to find people in-thread. Mentions link to profiles and surface in activity notifications.
Emoji Reactions
Multi-emoji reactions plus classic upvotes so readers can respond without starting a thread.
Public Profiles
Every reader gets a /profile page with bio editing, reputation, and optional public comment history.
Favorites
Save comments to revisit later from the dashboard — useful for research and community highlights.
Block Users
Readers can block disruptive accounts so their content disappears from that person’s view.
Layout Picker
Classic, compact, magazine, Disqus-style shells, and more — switch without rewriting your site.
Contextual Ads
Optional topic-based ads (coming soon — paused during soft launch) for publishers who want revenue without behavioral tracking.
Waiting Approval Tab
Moderators approve or reject pending comments right inside the embed — no dashboard hop required.
Guest Comment TTL
Unclaimed guest posts are hard-deleted after 24 hours so abandoned spam does not pile up.
Team Roles
Invite editors and moderators per site with plan-gated seats and invite acceptance flows.
Conversations that feel alive
Replies, reactions and typing indicators arrive instantly, so readers stay in the thread instead of refreshing the page.
A calm queue, not a firehose
Approve, hold or reject in one place, with keyword filters and auto-moderation rules that keep spam out before it reaches readers.
See what your readers care about
Track comments, replies and engagement over time to learn which stories start the best conversations.
One portable identity across the web
Readers carry their profile and reputation between sites through the open TIP protocol, with no ad profile attached.
Ready to put your comments back where they belong?
Install in about 60 seconds and give your readers a fast, beautiful place to participate, without tracking or ad-tech baggage.