Overview
Disable Comments is a WordPress plugin that allows administrators to globally disable comments across their entire site—or network in a multisite environment. It’s ideal for sites that do not need user-generated content or want tighter moderation control.
Plugin Details
- Version: 2.4.7
- Type: Comment Management Plugin
- Dependencies: None
Purpose
This plugin is designed to simplify comment management by providing global or post-type-specific options to disable commenting functionality. It ensures that comments are turned off cleanly, without needing to edit individual post settings.
How to Configure
To configure Disable Comments:
In a WordPress Multisite environment:
- Go to Network Admin > Settings > Disable Comments.
From here, you can configure global settings for all sites in the network.
Key configuration options include:
- Everywhere – Disable comments across the entire network.
- Post Types – Disable comments only on selected content types (e.g., posts, pages).
Usage Instructions
Once settings are applied:
- Comments will be disabled globally or per post type depending on your settings.
- Existing comment sections on affected posts/pages will be hidden.
- Comment-related settings and links will be removed from the admin interface.