Alap
In active developmentReader comments without the spam
Let readers join the conversation without the spam. Alap understands Bangla and Banglish, and gives your editors one simple screen to approve or remove comments.
The problem
Comments bring readers closer to your newsroom, but unmoderated comment sections quickly fill with junk.
- Spam and abusive comments pile up faster than editors can clear them.
- Most spam filters are built for English, and miss spam written in Bangla or in Banglish (Bangla typed in English letters).
- Building and running your own comment system takes time a newsroom rarely has.
How it works
Alap sits behind your site's comment section and helps keep it clean.
- Step 1
Readers comment on your site
Comments appear in your own site's design. Readers do not need to create an account.
- Step 2
Spam is filtered out
Alap checks comments, with filtering tuned for Bangla and Banglish.
- Step 3
Editors moderate in one place
A simple moderation screen lets your team approve or remove comments.
Who it is for and how publishers use it
Made for Bangladeshi news publishers and media houses.
News sites that want safe comments
Give readers a place to respond without letting spam and abuse take over.
Newsrooms with a small moderation team
One simple screen to review comments, so a few editors can keep up.
Publishers with a Bangla audience
Spam written in Bangla or Banglish is handled, not just English.
Sites with their own design
Comments appear inside your own pages, in your own look.
What you get
A cleaner comment section
Less spam reaching your readers and less cleanup for your editors.
Made for Bangla and Banglish
Filtering that understands how your readers actually write.
Simple moderation
Approve or remove comments from one clear screen.
Low barrier for readers
Readers can join in without signing up first.
No comment system to build
Your team focuses on journalism, not on building comment software.
Common questions
Is Alap live on any news site yet?
No. Alap is in active development and we do not yet name any live publishers. Get in touch if you would like to talk about it.
Does it replace our website?
No. It adds comments to the site you already have, and your site keeps its own design.
Does it work with Bangla?
Yes, that is the point. Its spam filtering is built with Bangla and Banglish in mind.
Do readers need an account?
No. Readers can comment without signing up.
Run a news site?
Tell us about your comment section and we will talk through how Alap could help.