Disqus Comment System Business pairs the Disqus for WordPress plugin with a Business subscription. The add-on replaces WordPress’s default comment display, installs without code edits, and can import existing WordPress comments during setup. Disqus offers an ad-supported Basic plan and ad-optional subscription plans with more advanced features and priority support.

Choose how comments move

Importing existing WordPress comments into Disqus during installation is separate from Comment Syncing. Syncing is off by default. To enable it, use Automatic Installation, which creates the required API application, or configure syncing with an API application. Once enabled, syncing copies Disqus comments to WordPress as a backup. You can also export comments as WordPress-compatible XML for backup or migration.

Ways readers join discussions

Readers can vote, mention others, add spoiler tags, upload photos and videos, and embed rich media. HTML tags support bold text, links, italics, and quotations; suitable discussions can also use code syntax highlighting. Comments appear in threads nested up to three levels, and readers can collapse individual threads or sort comments by oldest, newest, or best.

Login options include Facebook, Twitter, and Google social login, guest commenting, and Single Sign-On. Activity notifications, email notifications, and personalized digests can bring readers back to conversations. Profiles display recent comment history and frequented communities, while a recommendations widget points to active discussions elsewhere on the site. Disqus Polls can be created and embedded to collect audience responses.

Moderation and audience utilities

An automatic anti-spam filter powered by Akismet and automated pre-moderation controls help manage incoming comments. Moderators can review discussions in the comment thread, by email, or in the moderation panel, where they can search, filter, sort, and manage comments. Available self-moderation tools include visitor blocking and comment flagging.

The analytics dashboard measures overall engagement, and monetization options are available for publishers. The system loads asynchronously with advanced caching and uses a mobile-responsive styling.

Business subscription and SSO

Single Sign-On is available as an add-on for Business subscribers. It lets customers in your own database comment without registering with Disqus, with setup available for WordPress.