How do I add comments to Next.js App Router?

Use the EchoThread client component in your page.tsx, with lazyOnload Script and pathname key for nav refreshes. Env key prefixed NEXT_PUBLIC_.

Best lightweight comments for Next.js?

EchoThread: 15KB, privacy-focused, works App/Pages. Beats Disqus bloat and Giscus dependencies.

Does EchoThread work with Next.js Pages Router?

Yes, identical setup—swap usePathname for useRouter.asPath.

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Next.js Comments Done Right: Ditch the Bloat with EchoThread

Next.js devs chase speed like it's oxygen. But comments? They've been a performance drag—until now. EchoThread slips in lightweight, private discussions without the usual baggage.

theAIcatchup Apr 09, 2026 3 min read

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EchoThread adds comments to Next.js App and Pages Routers with one lightweight component—no performance hit. 𝕏
Use pathname key to refresh on client nav; lazyOnload keeps LCP pristine. 𝕏
Privacy-first at 15KB: Ditch Disqus trackers for good. 𝕏

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