remark42comment engine

remark42

Remark42 is a self-hosted, lightweight comment engine that prioritizes user privacy with no tracking. It can be embedded into blogs, articles, and websites to enable reader discussions without relying on external services.

Key Features

• Social & Email Login: Support for Google, Facebook, Microsoft, GitHub, Apple, Yandex, Patreon, Discord, Telegram, custom OAuth2 providers, and email authentication
• Nested Comments: Multi-level threaded discussions with tree and plain view options
• Moderation Tools: Comment removal, user blocking, voting, pinning, and verification capabilities
• Rich Content: Markdown support, image uploads with drag-and-drop, and friendly formatting toolbar
• Notifications: Email, Telegram, Slack, and webhook alerts for admins and users
• Data Portability: Import from Disqus and WordPress, export to JSON with automatic backups
• No External Dependencies: Single embedded data file, fully self-contained deployment
• Multi-Site Support: Run multiple sites from one instance with customizable UI themes

Use Cases

• Blog Comments: Add a privacy-respecting comment section to blog posts and articles
• Community Building: Enable discussions and engagement on news websites and publications
• Multi-Domain Management: Manage comments across multiple websites from a single dashboard
• Privacy-Conscious Platforms: Replace third-party comment systems while maintaining user data control

Who Is It For

Blog owners, publishers, and website administrators who want a privacy-first commenting solution without external tracking or complex dependencies. It's ideal for those seeking full control over their comment infrastructure and user data.