Choosing Your Comment Style
Replyke offers two distinct comment component styles, each optimized for different use cases and user experiences.Available Components
Threaded Comments
Reddit-style threaded discussions
- Unlimited nesting depth
- Upvote/downvote with scores
- Visual threading lines
- Collapsible threads
- Focus on structured discussions
comments-threadedSocial Comments
Instagram-style social comments
- Single-level nesting (max 2 levels)
- Heart/like system (no dislikes)
- Top/New/Old sorting
- Clean, minimal design
- Quick social interactions
comments-socialNotification Control
Dropdown notification bell
- Real-time notification updates
- Smart viewport positioning
- Mark as read functionality
- Infinite scroll
- Lightweight (5 files)
notifications-controlComparison
| Feature | Threaded Comments | Social Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Nesting | Unlimited depth | 2 levels (comments + replies) |
| Voting | Upvote/downvote with score | Heart/like only |
| Visual Style | Threading lines, indentation | Flat, minimal design |
| Sorting | Best/Top (by votes) | Top/New/Old |
| Collapsing | ✅ Collapsible threads | ❌ No collapsing |
| Best For | Forums, discussions, technical content | Social media, quick interactions |
| Platforms | React (Web) | React (Web), React Native, Expo |
When to Use Threaded Comments
Choose Threaded Comments when you need:Deep Discussions
Deep Discussions
Forums, technical discussions, and detailed conversations benefit from unlimited nesting. Users can reply to specific points deep in a thread.Example use cases:
- Developer forums
- Blog posts with technical content
- Q&A platforms
- Community discussions
Vote-Based Ranking
Vote-Based Ranking
Upvotes and downvotes help surface quality content and hide low-quality contributions. Scores provide social proof.Example use cases:
- Reddit-style communities
- News sites
- Content aggregators
- User-generated content platforms
Visual Hierarchy
Visual Hierarchy
Threading lines and indentation make it easy to follow complex conversation flows and see which comments are responding to what.Example use cases:
- Long discussions
- Debates
- Multi-topic threads
- Complex conversations
When to Use Social Comments
Choose Social Comments when you need:Quick Interactions
Quick Interactions
Simple, fast commenting without deep nesting. Perfect for social media-style engagement.Example use cases:
- Photo/video sharing platforms
- Social media apps
- Short-form content
- Mobile-first experiences
Positive-Only Engagement
Positive-Only Engagement
Hearts/likes promote positive interactions without the negativity of downvotes. Better for community culture in some contexts.Example use cases:
- Instagram-style apps
- Creator platforms
- Positive communities
- Brand engagement
Clean, Minimal Design
Clean, Minimal Design
Flat, uncluttered interface that doesn’t distract from content. Better for mobile and visual-first platforms.Example use cases:
- Mobile apps
- Visual content platforms
- Minimalist designs
- Content-first experiences
Can I Use Both?
Yes! You can install both component types in the same project and use them on different pages or for different content types.Both component types will be installed in separate directories and won’t conflict with each other.
Platform Support
| Platform | Threaded Comments | Social Comments |
|---|---|---|
| React (Web) | ✅ Fully supported | ✅ Fully supported |
| React Native | ⚠️ In progress | ✅ Fully supported |
| Expo | ⚠️ In progress | ✅ Fully supported |
Threaded comments for React Native and Expo are currently in development. Social comments are fully supported on all platforms.

