Disqus

About Disqus

Disqus provides a REST API for developers to integrate its commenting and discussion platform into other applications. Authentication supports OAuth 2 (Draft 30) for server-side flows, allowing applications to request read, write, email, or admin scopes on behalf of a user, as well as a Single Sign-On method for partner-authenticated requests. Access tokens obtained through these flows are required to make authenticated requests; without one, requests are treated as anonymous and limited to public data.

The API also supports application creation via an OAuth flow that exchanges an authorization code for a new api_key and api_secret, along with an access token and refresh token. Applications can authenticate directly as the account owner using a non-expiring access token available from the account details page, removing the need for the full OAuth exchange.

Single Sign-On access is restricted to accounts with a Business tier subscription, requiring direct contact with Disqus to inquire about that plan. The documentation is aimed at developers building integrations that read or write Disqus comment data or manage user authentication on their own sites.

Key features

• OAuth 2 server-side authentication with access tokens
• Single sign-on (SSO) support for partner authentication
• Scoped permissions for API access: read, write, email, and admin
• Programmatic creation of new API applications via OAuth
• Non-expiring access token for authenticating as the account owner

Frequently asked questions