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FastComments

FastComments is a live commenting system and Disqus alternative for static sites, WordPress, and any web application. Frontend and backend SDKs for building commenting and chat features into your existing applications.

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Cost / License

  • Subscription
  • Proprietary

Application type

Platforms

  • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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Features

Properties

  1.  Privacy focused

Features

  1.  Real time collaboration
  2.  Dark Mode
  3.  Embedded comments
  4.  Anonymous Commenting
  5.  Ad-free
  6.  Comment section

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FastComments information

  • Developed by

    US flagWinrickLabs LLC
  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Commercial product.
  • Pricing

    Subscription ranging between $1 and $99 per month.
  • Alternatives

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  • Supported Languages

    • English

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What is FastComments?

FastComments is the fast, privacy-first commenting system trusted by 4,100+ organizations serving over 500 million page loads per year. Why Site Owners Switch to FastComments

  • No Ads, Ever — Unlike Disqus, FastComments never injects sponsored content or ads into your comment threads.
  • No Data Harvesting — Your visitors’ data is never sold to third parties. Full GDPR compliance with optional EU data residency.
  • Blazing Fast — Comments load in milliseconds. Users report significant reductions in page weight and fewer dependencies vs. other comment systems.
  • Comments Stay In Sync — FastComments keeps your WordPress comment database in sync. Cancel anytime and your comments stay intact.
  • Migrate In Minutes — One-click import from Disqus, Hyvor, WordPress native comments, and more. Avatars and images migrate automatically.

Live, Real-Time Commenting

  • Comments appear instantly for all viewers — no page refresh needed
  • Live moderation: approve, delete, and edit comments in real time
  • Real-time reply notifications keep discussions active
  • Streaming Chat mode for live events and AMAs

Powerful Moderation & Spam Prevention

  • Automated spam detection blocks bot submissions before they appear
  • Unverified/anonymous comments auto-removed after configurable period
  • Full moderation dashboard with search, filter, and bulk actions
  • Comment flagging and user blocking

Built for Engagement

  • Threaded reply-to-reply conversations with unlimited nesting depth
  • Upvoting and downvoting with smart duplicate prevention
  • Image and GIF attachments in comments
  • Full-text comment search for readers
  • @mentions and reply notifications
  • Commenter ranking system

Developer & Site Admin Friendly

  • Single Sign-On (SSO) for seamless authentication with your existing users
  • Works without JavaScript — accessible commenting for all visitors
  • Full REST API and webhook support
  • Custom CSS and JavaScript injection for complete design control
  • LearnDash LMS compatibility
  • Block-based theme support (FSE)
  • Password-protected post support

Localization

Fully localized with automatic browser locale detection. Currently available in English, French, and Spanish. Community translations welcome. Trusted By Many

  • 4,100+ organizations
  • 1,775,632+ registered users
  • 541 million+ page loads served in the past year
  • 5-star rating on WordPress.org and 4+ stars on Trust Pilot