diff --git a/r2/r2/templates/commentspanel.html b/r2/r2/templates/commentspanel.html
index 8b3de0f7b..b07236ecd 100644
--- a/r2/r2/templates/commentspanel.html
+++ b/r2/r2/templates/commentspanel.html
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@
 <div class="comments-panel">
 
 <script type="text/javascript">
+    reddit.external_frame = true;
     toolbar = new toolbar_p();
 </script>