Disable comments everywhere or per post type, clean the admin, block spam via XML-RPC & REST, remove pingbacks, and bulk-delete comments.
Alternatives to Comments Shield – Disable Comments & Stop Spam, Bulk Delete & Remove Comments
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Disable Commentsv2.9.1
Disable comments site-wide or by post type, delete existing comments in bulk, and block comment spam via REST API and XML-RPC. Multisite ready.
Disable and remove comments site-wide or per post type. Control REST API, feeds, XML-RPC, admin UI, and avatars. Multisite ready
JavaTop No Commentsv1.1.0
Disables comments site-wide with a single click. No configuration required.
Disable comments globally on all posts or certain post types. Delete all comments at once, by post type or comment status. Manage links in comments.
Review comment counts, clean up selected types in resumable batches, export CSV, or disable public comments from one admin screen.
YXX Comment Commanderv1.0.1
Lightweight comment management for WordPress. Disable comments globally or by post type.
Comment cleaner: remove spam and unwanted comments, delete comments in bulk, automate removing comments with smart rules and a safe quarantine.
Habibur Comment Blockerv1.0.0
Effortlessly disable comments and pingbacks sitewide to improve performance and security.
Remove comments functionality from your website!