Self-host commentoplusplus
v1.8.7Self-hosted open-source comments box instead of Disqus
- Stars
- 433
- Port
- 8080 (Main application port)
- Requires
- PostgreSQL
caroga/commentoplusplusWhat is commentoplusplus?
A self-hosted open-source comment system for static websites as an alternative to Disqus and Facebook Comments. Features include markdown formatting, OAuth authentication via Google/GitHub/Twitter, voting system, automated spam detection using Perspective API, moderation dashboard, sticky comments, thread locking, and real-time updates through WebSockets. Supports PostgreSQL database, native SSL, wildcard domains, and one-click deployment to Heroku or Railway.
Should you self-host commentoplusplus?
commentoplusplus scores 47/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #18 of 18 in Content Management. It has 433 GitHub stars.
There was no stable release in the past 12 months, so check the repository's recent activity before you rely on it.
Setup is moderate: expect some configuration beyond a single command. An official Docker image is available. It is MIT-licensed and written mostly in Go.
Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is Isso (65/100, 5 311 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See commentoplusplus vs Isso side by side.
Features
- Email notifications
- Hot Reloading
- Import from Disqus
- Markdown Support
- Moderation tools
- OAuth Login
- Spam Detection
- Sticky comments
- Thread locking
- Voting
commentoplusplus README
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