ridbyte

CommentBy is a privacy-focused comment system that respects your users. No cross-site tracking, no ads, no unnecessary data collection – just fast, clean comments.
30-day free trial – Test CommentBy risk-free on your site.
Why Choose CommentBy Over Disqus?
✅ 60% Cheaper – $5/month vs Disqus $11-99/month 
✅ 2x Faster – Loads in 0.2s vs Disqus 2-3s 
✅ Zero Tracking – No user surveillance (Disqus has 70+ trackers) 
✅ No Ads Ever – Clean experience (Disqus forces ads on free tier) 
✅ GDPR Compliant – Built for privacy (Disqus fined €2.5M) 
✅ You Own Your Data – Full export anytime (Disqus controls your comments) 
✅ 5-Minute Setup – No complex API keys (Disqus takes 30+ minutes)
Features:
<ul>
<li>Privacy-first: Minimal data collection – only IP addresses for spam prevention (no tracking or profiling)</li>
<li>2x faster than Disqus: Single lightweight script with defer loading</li>
<li>GDPR compliant: Built for privacy by design (unlike Disqus, which was fined €2.5M)</li>
<li>Migration assistance: Switching from Disqus? We’ll help you migrate your comments</li>
<li>Customizable layout: Control width, alignment, and spacing</li>
<li>Flexible display: Choose where comments appear (posts, pages, or both)</li>
<li>Guest comments: Optional guest commenting support</li>
<li>Spam protection: Built-in spam filtering using IP-based rate limiting</li>
<li>Comment moderation: Easy-to-use admin dashboard</li>
<li>No tracking cookies: We don’t track users across websites</li>
<li>30-day trial: Test on your site risk-free</li>
</ul>
Why CommentBy?
Unlike Disqus and other comment systems, CommentBy doesn’t:
<ul>
<li>Track your users across the web (Disqus uses 70+ tracking requests)</li>
<li>Show advertisements in your comment section</li>
<li>Slow down your site with dozens of HTTP requests</li>
<li>Require complex API integrations or OAuth</li>
<li>Collect unnecessary personal data</li>
<li>Build user profiles for ad targeting</li>
<li>Violate GDPR (Disqus was fined €2.5M by Norwegian authorities)</li>
</ul>
CommentBy only collects IP addresses for rate limiting and spam prevention, not for tracking or profiling users.
Simple Setup:
<ol>
<li>Install and activate this plugin</li>
<li>Sign up at <a href="https://commentby.com" rel="nofollow ugc">commentby.com</a> (30-day free trial)</li>
<li>Add your domain to your CommentBy dashboard</li>
<li>Configure display settings (optional)</li>
<li>Done! Comments appear automatically</li>
</ol>
Switching from Disqus? Contact support@commentby.com for free migration assistance.
Customization Options:
Control exactly how CommentBy appears on your site:
<ul>
<li>Choose which post types show comments (posts, pages, or both)</li>
<li>Set custom width and max-width</li>
<li>Adjust alignment (left, center, right)</li>
<li>Control spacing with top margin settings</li>
<li>Only show when WordPress comments are enabled (optional)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy & Data Collection</h3>
CommentBy is designed with privacy as a priority. Here’s exactly what data we collect:
Data We Collect: 
– IP addresses (for rate limiting and spam prevention only) 
– Comment content (what users post) 
– Author name and email (if provided by the commenter)
What We DON’T Do: 
– Track users across websites 
– Build user profiles 
– Use tracking cookies 
– Sell data to third parties 
– Show advertisements 
– Collect browsing history
Why We Collect IP Addresses: 
IP addresses are used solely for rate limiting to prevent spam and abuse. They are not used for tracking, analytics, or any form of user profiling.
GDPR Compliance: 
CommentBy collects only the minimum data necessary for the service to function and complies with GDPR requirements. Users have the right to access, modify, or delete their data at any time.
Unlike Disqus (fined €2.5M for GDPR violations in Norway in 2022), CommentBy is built to be compliant by design.
For more information, see our privacy policy at commentby.com/privacy
<h3>Support</h3>
Need help? We’re here for you:
<ul>
<li>Email: support@commentby.com</li>
<li>WordPress Forum: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/commentby/</li>
<li>Live Demo: https://commentby.com/demo</li>
<li>Disqus Migration: Free migration assistance – just email us</li>
</ul>
<h3>About</h3>
CommentBy is built by developers who got tired of comment systems that track users everywhere and slow down websites. We wanted something simple, fast, and respectful of user privacy.
Why we built this: 
– Disqus was fined €2.5M for GDPR privacy violations 
– Existing alternatives are either too complex (self-hosted) or abandoned (Commento) 
– Bloggers and developers deserve better than surveillance-based commenting
Our principles: 
– Privacy by design, not as an afterthought 
– Fast and lightweight (your site’s performance matters) 
– Transparent pricing (no hidden fees or surprise costs) 
– You own your data (export anytime, no lock-in)
Visit us at <a href="https://commentby.com" rel="nofollow ugc">commentby.com</a>
Try CommentBy: 30-day free trial. Switching from Disqus? We’ll migrate your comments for free.

CommentBy – Privacy-First Comment System & Disqus Alternative

Replace Disqus with a privacy-first comment system. No tracking, no ads, 2x faster. GDPR compliant. 30-day trial available.

gossiped

Gossiped Comments replaces the default WordPress commenting system with a powerful, universal commenting platform that works across multiple websites.
Key Features:
<ul>
<li>Cross-Site Profiles – Users maintain one profile across all sites using Gossiped</li>
<li>Reputation System – Build reputation through quality comments and engagement</li>
<li>Real-Time Analytics – Track comment activity, user engagement, and site performance</li>
<li>Spam Protection – Built-in spam filtering and moderation tools</li>
<li>Modern Interface – Clean, responsive design with light/dark themes</li>
<li>Nested Replies – Unlimited reply depth with threaded conversations</li>
<li>Upvote/Downvote – Community-driven content rating</li>
<li>Live Activity Tracking – See who’s viewing and commenting in real-time</li>
<li>Email Notifications – Notify users of replies and new comments</li>
<li>Per-Post Control – Enable/disable comments on individual posts</li>
<li>Easy Moderation – Powerful admin tools to moderate, ban, and suspend users</li>
</ul>
Why Gossiped?
Traditional WordPress comments are isolated to each site. With Gossiped, your commenters build a reputation across the web, encouraging quality discussions and reducing spam.
How It Works:
<ol>
<li>Install and activate the plugin</li>
<li>Create a free account at <a href="https://gossiped.com/register" rel="nofollow ugc">Gossiped.com</a></li>
<li>Add your site and get your API key</li>
<li>Enter the API key in WordPress settings</li>
<li>Comments automatically appear on your posts</li>
</ol>
Privacy & Data:
<ul>
<li>Comments are stored on Gossiped’s secure servers</li>
<li>Full GDPR compliance</li>
<li>Users control their own data and profiles</li>
<li>No tracking scripts or cookies without consent</li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
Gossiped Comments connects to the Gossiped API (gossiped.com) to store and retrieve comments. When users comment, the following data is sent to Gossiped:
<ul>
<li>User’s name and email (if provided)</li>
<li>Comment content</li>
<li>Page URL and title</li>
<li>IP address (for spam protection)</li>
<li>User agent string</li>
</ul>
This data is stored on Gossiped’s secure servers. Users can delete their data at any time through their Gossiped account.
For full privacy details, see: https://gossiped.com/privacy
<h3>Support</h3>
For support, please visit: 
* Support Forum: https://gossiped.com/support 
* Documentation: https://gossiped.com/docs 
* Email: support@gossiped.com

Gossiped Comments

Universal commenting system with cross-site profiles, reputation scores, and real-time analytics.

CommentBy – Privacy-First Comment System & Disqus Alternative vs Gossiped Comments