by rbplugins 3.8 (25 reviews)

Disable Comments

Name: Disable Comments
Rating: 3.8 (25 reviews)
Author: rbplugins

Disable Comments - easy tool to disable comments for your blog posts, and pages. Admin can disable comments in just a few clicks.

Disable Comments ranks #394 among WordPress.org plugins with 100,000+ active installations, is #17 of 2,958 in the Discussion & Community category, a 3.8/5 rating from 25 reviews, and was last updated Sep 25, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1.4

v1.0.28 Current Version v1.0.28

Updated 1 month ago Last Update on 25 Sep, 2026

Refreshed 18 hours ago Last Refreshed on

#17 of 2,958 in Discussion & Community Top 1% by installs Downloads -41.8% this week

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76%

Review 3.8 out of 5

3.8 (25 reviews)

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Plugin Details

Version: 1.0.28
Last Updated: Sep 25, 2026
Requires WP: 3.1+
Tested Up To: 7.1.4
PHP Version: N/A
Author: rbplugins

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Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 3.8
Reviews: 25
Support Threads: 2
Resolved: 100%

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for WordPress administrators who want to disable comments on their posts, pages, and attachments. It removes comment-related links, widgets, and settings from the admin interface, either globally or selectively on specific areas of the site.

Hides admin menu comment links
Hides Dashboard Recent Comments section
Hides Dashboard Discussion section
Hides admin bar comment links
Disables comment widgets
Turns off Discussion page settings
Disables RSS/Atom feeds
Disables Pingback functionality

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Disable Comments

There are several methods to install plugins on your WordPress blog. Firstly, you can download the plugin installer from the plugin directory and install it in the plugins section of the WordPress backend. Alternatively, you can navigate to the plugins section and click the "Add" button. From there, you can search for the Disable Comments plugin in the online directory. Once you locate the desired plugin, simply click the "Install" button, and then activate it.

Once you have installed the Disable Comments plugin, you need to access the plugin settings and enable the primary function to disable comments for your blog.

Yes, you can disable comments for individual posts without needing the plugin. Navigate to the edit page for the post you wish to disable comments on. Scroll down to the "Discussion" box, where you will find the comment options for that specific post. If you don't see the "Discussion" box, click on "Screen Options" at the top of your screen and ensure the "Discussion" checkbox is selected.

This issue may be due to a conflict, particularly if you are using a custom theme. The theme might override some elements' styles and layouts, causing them to remain visible. If you encounter this problem, please contact our support team for assistance in resolving it.

To disable comments across your entire WordPress site, you can utilize the Disable Comments RB plugin. After installing and activating the plugin, navigate to its settings and enable the option to globally disable comments. This will effectively turn off comments for all posts and pages on your website.

Yes, with Disable Comments RB, you have the flexibility to enable comments on specific posts or pages if needed. Simply edit the individual post or page, scroll down to the "Discussion" box, and enable comments as desired. This allows you to customize the commenting functionality on a per-post or per-page basis while still benefiting from the overall comment disabling feature provided by the plugin.

Yes, Disable Comments RB is designed to work seamlessly with custom post types as well as standard posts and pages. Whether you're using custom post types for portfolio items, products, or any other content, you can easily manage comment settings using the plugin. Simply access the settings for each custom post type to configure comment options according to your preferences.

While Disable Comments RB primarily focuses on disabling comments, it does not directly address spam prevention. However, you can still utilize other WordPress plugins or built-in features to combat spam comments effectively. Consider installing a dedicated anti-spam plugin or enabling comment moderation to approve comments before they appear on your site. Additionally, implementing CAPTCHA or reCAPTCHA verification can further deter automated spam bots from submitting comments.