intensedebate.com

Trusted High Traffic Tranco #6,617

intensedebate.com operates primarily as a content publishing platform, focusing on comment system. IntenseDebate provides an advanced comment system that can be embedded into websites and blogs. It offers features like threaded comments, moderation tools, and social integration to enhance user engagement. It is operated by IntenseDebate, a subsidiary of Automattic Inc..

Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into social networks, providing a broader range of services.

Industry Category

Content Publishing

Platforms for creating and publishing written content.

Related Industries

Related Topics

comment systemblogginguser engagementweb toolssocial comments

Well Established

intensedebate.com is a well-established platform operated by IntenseDebate. Top 10,000 global website, 19 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.

Top 10,000 global website19 years oldhigh traffic

Security Considerations

While intensedebate.com is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.

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{
  "domain": "intensedebate.com",
  "state": "developed",
  "stability": "permanent",
  "confidence": "high",
  "category": {
    "purpose": "content_publishing",
    "specialization": "Comment System",
    "secondary_purposes": [
      "social_network"
    ]
  },
  "identity": {
    "headline": "Third-party comment system for websites and blogs",
    "summary": "IntenseDebate provides an advanced comment system that can be embedded into websites and blogs. It offers features like threaded comments, moderation tools, and social integration to enhance user engagement.",
    "operator": "IntenseDebate",
    "parent_entity": "Automattic Inc.",
    "topics": [
      "comment system",
      "blogging",
      "user engagement",
      "web tools",
      "social comments"
    ]
  },
  "functions": {
    "is_ugc_platform": true,
    "is_file_host": false,
    "is_url_shortener": false,
    "is_public_idp": false,
    "is_crypto_platform": false,
    "allows_user_subdomains": false,
    "is_form_builder": false,
    "is_document_host": false
  },
  "facts": {
    "created_at": "2006-01-26",
    "rank": 6617,
    "hosting_provider": "AUTOMATTIC"
  }
}

Hosting

AUTOMATTIC

Registered

Jan 26, 2006

Last Updated

Jan 7, 2026

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