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 comments globally on all posts or certain post types. Delete all comments at once, by post type or comment status. Manage links in comments.
Disables comment functionality and hides all existing comments from your WordPress website.
YXX Comment Commanderv1.0.1
Lightweight comment management for WordPress. Disable comments globally or by post type.
Disable and remove comments site-wide or per post type. Control REST API, feeds, XML-RPC, admin UI, and avatars. Multisite ready
Remove comments functionality from your website!
Comment cleaner: remove spam and unwanted comments, delete comments in bulk, automate removing comments with smart rules and a safe quarantine.
Your one-stop shop to completely disable comments and remove all comment functionality from your theme and administration screens.
Review comment counts, clean up selected types in resumable batches, export CSV, or disable public comments from one admin screen.
Comments Deletionv3.1.1
Safely preview, filter, bulk delete and automatically clean WordPress comments, with product review protection and cleanup history.