This guide explains how to configure the Disable Comments plugin to turn off comments globally or on specific post types. Navigate to Settings > Disable Comments in your WordPress dashboard to access these settings.
Select Don't disable if you want to keep comments enabled. When this option is selected, the plugin will not disable comments on any post type. You can still use the comment link and SEO settings with this option.
Select Everywhere to globally disable comments on your entire site, including all existing posts.
⚠️ Warning: This option will globally disable comments on your entire site, including existing posts. Use only if you want to disable comments everywhere. This will hide all comment forms and existing comments from visitors.
When you choose this option, all comment forms will be removed and existing comments will be hidden from visitors across every post type on your site.
Select On certain post types to disable comments only on specific post types while keeping them enabled elsewhere.
When you select this option, a list of available post types appears. Check the post types where you want comments disabled:
Posts — Standard blog posts.
Pages — Static pages.
Attachments — Media attachment pages.
Any other registered custom post types will also appear in this list.
📝 Note: Disabling comments on a post type will also disable trackbacks and pingbacks for that type. All comment-related fields will be hidden from the edit and quick-edit screens of affected posts. These settings cannot be overridden for individual posts.
If you are running a WordPress multisite network, an additional text field appears when On certain post types is selected. This field lets you enter custom post type slugs (comma-separated) that are not listed in the checklist above.
This is useful because on multisite networks, only built-in post types are shown in the checklist. Enter any custom post type slugs here to include them.
❗ Important: Persistent mode makes permanent changes to your database. Comments will remain closed even if you later deactivate the plugin. Do not use this option if you only want to disable comments temporarily.
The Use persistent mode toggle is available when you select either Everywhere or On certain post types.
When enabled, this option writes comment_status = 'closed' and ping_status = 'closed' directly to your database for all affected posts. This means:
Changes persist even after you deactivate the plugin.
You cannot undo this by simply disabling the plugin — you would need to manually reopen comments on each post or use a database query.
Only enable persistent mode if you are certain you want comments permanently closed on the affected post types.
Disable Comments Settings
This guide explains how to configure the Disable Comments plugin to turn off comments globally or on specific post types. Navigate to Settings > Disable Comments in your WordPress dashboard to access these settings.
Disable Comments Option
The main setting controls how comments are disabled on your site. You have three options:
Don't Disable
Select Don't disable if you want to keep comments enabled. When this option is selected, the plugin will not disable comments on any post type. You can still use the comment link and SEO settings with this option.
Everywhere
Select Everywhere to globally disable comments on your entire site, including all existing posts.
⚠️ Warning: This option will globally disable comments on your entire site, including existing posts. Use only if you want to disable comments everywhere. This will hide all comment forms and existing comments from visitors.
When you choose this option, all comment forms will be removed and existing comments will be hidden from visitors across every post type on your site.
On Certain Post Types
Select On certain post types to disable comments only on specific post types while keeping them enabled elsewhere.
When you select this option, a list of available post types appears. Check the post types where you want comments disabled:
📝 Note: Disabling comments on a post type will also disable trackbacks and pingbacks for that type. All comment-related fields will be hidden from the edit and quick-edit screens of affected posts. These settings cannot be overridden for individual posts.
Custom Post Types (Multisite Only)
If you are running a WordPress multisite network, an additional text field appears when On certain post types is selected. This field lets you enter custom post type slugs (comma-separated) that are not listed in the checklist above.
This is useful because on multisite networks, only built-in post types are shown in the checklist. Enter any custom post type slugs here to include them.
Persistent Mode
❗ Important: Persistent mode makes permanent changes to your database. Comments will remain closed even if you later deactivate the plugin. Do not use this option if you only want to disable comments temporarily.
The Use persistent mode toggle is available when you select either Everywhere or On certain post types.
When enabled, this option writes
comment_status = 'closed'andping_status = 'closed'directly to your database for all affected posts. This means:Only enable persistent mode if you are certain you want comments permanently closed on the affected post types.
Saving Your Settings
After making your selections, click the Save button to apply your changes. The settings take effect immediately across your site.