For Agencies and Freelancers
Website annotation tool for precise client feedback
Clients describe website issues in emails and you spend half the revision cycle figuring out what they meant. Simple Commenter is a website annotation tool that lets anyone click on a page element and leave a comment pinned to that exact spot. Your team sees every annotation with the element location, browser, viewport, and OS attached.
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Simple. Effective. Game Changer
@Dsouldiva
Finally, a feedback tool my clients actually enjoy
@craigfenton
A Game-Changer for Web Feedback – Worth Every Penny!
@ryanbarilla
The tool I've been searching for
@alexs89
Simple, yet ingenious
@koen.kerkvliet
Great feedback app and so easy to use!
@iamvictor
Hidden Gem
@greg319
Fantastic tool for working with clients
@devdbydesign
An Essential Tool for Enhancing Communication with Clients
@Fiorenzomi
Great product!
@gramir
Very useful product and excellent support
@Ulrich86098
Simple Commenter has changed the way I work
@Jim Langman
Deserves +1000 tacos
@IgnacioJadue
Clients LOVED using Simple Commenter
@Katelyn
Phantastic
@user6961b
They fixed my issue in literal seconds from emailing them
@100587018771155070259
Super handy tool. The developer is very responsive.
@neposeda
I didn't realize how much I needed this tool!
@koen.kerkvliet
Life changed in under 5 minutes
@Dsouldiva
My clients have been engaged like never before
@Jim Langman
Simple. Effective. Game Changer
@Dsouldiva
Finally, a feedback tool my clients actually enjoy
@craigfenton
A Game-Changer for Web Feedback – Worth Every Penny!
@ryanbarilla
The tool I've been searching for
@alexs89
Simple, yet ingenious
@koen.kerkvliet
Great feedback app and so easy to use!
@iamvictor
Hidden Gem
@greg319
Fantastic tool for working with clients
@devdbydesign
An Essential Tool for Enhancing Communication with Clients
@Fiorenzomi
Great product!
@gramir
Very useful product and excellent support
@Ulrich86098
Simple Commenter has changed the way I work
@Jim Langman
Deserves +1000 tacos
@IgnacioJadue
Clients LOVED using Simple Commenter
@Katelyn
Phantastic
@user6961b
They fixed my issue in literal seconds from emailing them
@100587018771155070259
Super handy tool. The developer is very responsive.
@neposeda
I didn't realize how much I needed this tool!
@koen.kerkvliet
Life changed in under 5 minutes
@Dsouldiva
My clients have been engaged like never before
@Jim Langman
Annotation Workflow
Click on any page element and leave feedback in place
Activate annotation mode, click a button, image, heading, or any other element, and a comment box opens right there. Type your note, attach a file or drawing if needed, and hit send. The annotation stays pinned to that element across page loads and browser sessions. Your developers open the page, see the annotation, and know exactly what to fix without a follow-up call.
Threaded Discussion
Reply to annotations without losing context
Each annotation has its own reply thread tied to the page element. When a client asks a follow-up question or a developer confirms a fix, the conversation stays right next to the work. No one has to search through Slack or email to find out what was decided. Threads keep the full decision history visible to everyone on the project.
Universal Compatibility
Annotate websites built with any framework or CMS
Simple Commenter works on React, Vue, Next.js, WordPress, Webflow, Wix, Squarespace, and plain HTML through its widget script or Chrome extension. On Shopify, install the app and enable its theme app embed. It also works on localhost, staging servers, and password-protected environments, so you can collect annotations before a site goes live.
Technical Context
Capture browser, viewport, and OS with every annotation
Every annotation automatically records the browser type and version, operating system, viewport dimensions, screen resolution, and current page URL. When a client reports that something looks broken, your developer already has the reproduction details. This eliminates the back-and-forth of asking 'what browser are you using?' and 'can you send a screenshot?'
Staging Sites
Annotate staging sites without a browser extension
The annotation widget is a script tag inside your page, so it runs wherever the page runs: basic-auth staging servers, preview deploys, and password-protected environments. Clients click their invite link and annotate the staging site directly, without installing an extension and without getting login access to your hosting or CMS. You review the round, resolve the comments, and deploy, all before the site goes public.
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“I just need not to say anymore. I'm in webdevelopment since years with clients and that makes my life much easier! Happy to be your customer keep on rolling!!!”
Fantastic tool for working with clients
“I host and manage several clients on WordPress. SC is a great addition to my support stack in getting real input into *what* my clients are actually seeing and what they want. I've set the script into a code snippet that shows SC only to admins & editors and can be toggled on/off for ease of use. It really is an easy way to collect feedback.”
Simple, yet ingenious
“I didn't realize how much I needed this tool! While I've been using a great customer feedback tool during the design phase, I was lacking a solution for the development process. This tool is incredibly straightforward, cutting out the frustrating back-and-forth of bug reports and improvement suggestions via email. Simple, yet ingenious. I'm eager to test it further and integrate it into my development workflow.”
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FAQ
Questions people ask before they try it
Something missing? Email info@simplecommenter.com and you’ll get an answer from the person who built it.
- What is a website annotation tool?
- A website annotation tool lets you click on any element of a live webpage and attach a comment to that exact spot. Instead of writing 'the button in the top right,' you click the button and type your note. Simple Commenter pins each annotation to the HTML element so it stays accurate even if the page scrolls or resizes.
- How does the click-to-annotate workflow work?
- You activate annotation mode, click any element on the page, and a comment box appears right there. Type your feedback, hit send, and the annotation is saved with its exact position. Your team sees every annotation in context on the live page or in the dashboard.
- Are there free website annotation tools available for small teams?
- Simple Commenter offers a one-time purchase plan that works well for small teams. There are no recurring fees, and you keep all annotation features forever. For teams that need file uploads and advanced features, paid tiers are available with a 14-day money-back guarantee.
- What are the best annotation tools for client feedback in 2025?
- Simple Commenter is built specifically for client feedback on live websites. Clients click directly on the page to leave annotations without creating an account. It works on localhost, staging environments, and password-protected sites, which most alternatives do not support.
- Do my clients need to create an account to annotate?
- No. You share a link and your clients can start annotating immediately. There is no signup form, no login wall, and no software to install. This removes friction and gets you feedback faster.
- Does Simple Commenter work with my website framework?
- Yes. Simple Commenter works with any website you can add a script tag to: Next.js, WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, Wix, Vue, React, static HTML, and more. There is also a Chrome extension if you cannot modify the site code, and a WordPress plugin for one-click setup.
- What technical information gets captured with each annotation?
- Every annotation automatically records the browser type and version, operating system, viewport size, screen resolution, and the current page URL. This means your developers get the context they need to reproduce issues without asking the client follow-up questions.
- Can I use website annotations on staging or localhost sites?
- Yes. Simple Commenter works on localhost, staging URLs, and password-protected environments. You can collect annotations during development before a site goes live, which catches issues earlier in the process.
- How do I annotate a staging site for client review without asking them to install a browser extension?
- Add the Simple Commenter script tag to the staging site and invite your client. The annotation widget loads with the page itself, so clients annotate in their normal browser with nothing to install. They click their invite link, click the element they want to comment on, and type. The Chrome extension exists for your own team on sites you cannot edit, but clients never need it.
- What website markup tool works on password-protected staging sites?
- Simple Commenter works on password-protected staging sites because the widget runs inside the page rather than through an external proxy. If your browser can open the staging site, the annotation widget works there: basic-auth servers, preview deploys, and private environments included. Clients get access to the widget through their invite link, not to your hosting credentials.
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