DISQUS MIGRATION GUIDE

How to migrate from Disqus without rebuilding your publication.

A practical migration path for publishers moving their comment experience to Threadline. Start small, verify everything, then switch the production template.

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The migration path

1

Audit the current setup

Identify where Disqus is installed, which templates load it, what moderation rules you rely on, and what historical comments you need to preserve.

2

Export and review your data

Use your existing Disqus export/data tools and verify the format before changing production. Historical-comment handling depends on your export and site platform.

3

Set up Threadline

Create your site, choose a layout, configure moderation and team access, and test the embed on a staging or low-risk page.

4

Run both systems during verification

Check account flows, replies, reactions, moderation, mobile behavior, and article URLs before removing the old widget.

5

Switch the production template

Replace the Disqus embed with Threadline, verify the live page, then remove the legacy integration once you are satisfied.

What you should verify before switching

Historical comments and URLs
Reader sign-in/account flow
Replies and reactions
Moderation and team permissions
Mobile and responsive layout
Page speed and third-party requests

You do not have to migrate alone.

Early publishers can ask Threadline for hands-on migration assistance. Tell us what you are running today and we will work through the path with you.

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