Plugin Installation
Before configuring or adding popup to your content, please make sure that the plugin is published.
![](http://static.joomlart.com/images/extensions/ja-tab/update/enable-plugin.png)
In the configuration panel of the plugin, we also provide very useful instructions that can help you to use the plugin effectively.
![](http://static.joomlart.com/images/extensions/ja-tab/update/example.png)
Plugin Configuration
From the back-end of your Joomla site (administrator), go to: Extensions >> Plugin Manger, then click on plugin named JA Disqus Debate Plugin to go to configuration panel.
2.1 General Settings
![](http://static.joomlart.com/images/extensions/ja-disqus-debate/general-settings.png)
Parameter Explanation
- Integration mode: select integration mode to enable comment:
- Automatic (recommended): this mode will automatically enable Disqus|Debate comment in content.
- Manual (put code ): if you select this mode, you have to add tag to the articles you want to enable comment.
- Disabled: if you select this mode, all inserted tag or will be parsed as normal text and of course the Disqus|Debate comment will be also disabled in your content.
- Position: select position to display comment form in your content: After content or After display content.
- Enable the Plugin for: the plugin supports both Joomla content and K2 content, you can select to enable the plugin for Joomla, K2 or both.
- Select Joomla Categories: select Joomla categories that have the plugin enabled.
- Select K2 Categories: select K2 categories that have the plugin enabled.
![](http://static.joomlart.com/images/extensions/ja-disqus-debate/integration-mode.png)
Front-end Appearance
![](http://static.joomlart.com/images/extensions/ja-disqus-debate/front.png)
2.2 Account Settings
The plugin supports 2 comment providers: IntenseDebate and Disqus, select the comment provider you want to use in your site.
IntenseDebate
![](http://static.joomlart.com/images/extensions/ja-disqus-debate/account-settings.png)
Parameter Explanation
- Comment Provider: select comment provider in this field that you want to use in your content.
- IntenseDebate Account: add your Intense Debate account.
Front-end Appearance
![](http://static.joomlart.com/images/extensions/ja-disqus-debate/intensedebate.png)
Disqus
![](http://static.joomlart.com/images/extensions/ja-disqus-debate/disqus-account.png)
Parameter Explanation
- Comment Provider: select comment provider in this field that you want to use in your content.
- Disqus SubdomainDisqus: set the subdomain that you registered with Disqus.
- Developer Mode: enable this option if you are testing behind a firewall or proxy. Please disable this option when you live your site.
Front-end Appearance
![](http://static.joomlart.com/images/extensions/ja-disqus-debate/disqus-front.png)
2.3 Comment Count on Listing Page Settings
![](http://static.joomlart.com/images/extensions/ja-disqus-debate/comment-count.png)
Parameter Explanation
- Display on Featured Articles Page: enable this option if you want to display Comment count in featured article list page, disable this option if you only want to display comment count in normal article page.
- Display on list pages: select to display Comment count on list page or not.
- Position: set the position of Comment count in list page: Before Display content, After Display content, After title.
Front-end Appearance
![](http://static.joomlart.com/images/extensions/ja-disqus-debate/comment-count-front.png)
2.4 Comment Count on Detail Page Settings
![](http://static.joomlart.com/images/extensions/ja-disqus-debate/comment-count-detail.png)
Parameter Explanation
- Display on detail page: select to display Comment count on detail page or not.
- Position: set the position of Comment count in list page: Before Display content, After Display content, After title.
Front-end Appearance
![](http://static.joomlart.com/images/extensions/ja-disqus-debate/comment-detail-page.png)