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.
Open Protocol
TIP is open source under Apache 2.0. Run your own identity node or contribute to the spec.
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.
Custom Themes & Layouts
Match your brand with colors, fonts, layout presets, and optional custom CSS — no hacky overrides.
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.
Ready to switch?
Install in 60 seconds, import your Disqus history, and start building a community you actually own.