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giscus vs Remark42
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| Fact | giscus | Remark42 |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 12k | 5.6k |
| Latest | none | v1.17.1 |
| Last push | 2026-05-26 | 2026-10-01 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 2 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 6 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | No release or tag | none |
How they relate
Both replace Disqus. Alternatives to Disqus →
PartialgiscusStores comments in GitHub Discussions, so commenters need a GitHub account.
Full replacementRemark42Comment widget with social and email login, moderation and Disqus import, without tracking.
giscus
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Remark42
✓ signed The latest release, v1.17.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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