Disable comments everywhere or per post type, clean the admin, block spam via XML-RPC & REST, remove pingbacks, and bulk-delete comments.
Alternatives to Block Spam Comments
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WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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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.
Completely disables all backend comment submissions (wp-comments-post.php, REST API, XML-RPC) to stop ghost comment spam.
Disable and remove comments site-wide or per post type. Control REST API, feeds, XML-RPC, admin UI, and avatars. Multisite ready
Habibur Comment Blockerv1.0.0
Effortlessly disable comments and pingbacks sitewide to improve performance and security.
Remove comments functionality from your website!
Delete, disable, and clean all comments in one click. Easily manage, bulk delete, or completely disable comments across your entire WordPress site.
IP Address Approvalv1.9.2
The IP Address Approval system provides an easy way for you to Allow or Block access to your website to protect your site from unwanted visitors.
Advanced, lightweight, GDPR-compliant anti-spam protection for WordPress comments. No setup required.
SpamJudgev1.1.0
Using AI large language models to automatically detect and filter spam comments, supporting APIs compatible with the OpenAI format.