Completely disables all backend comment submissions (wp-comments-post.php, REST API, XML-RPC) to stop ghost comment spam.
Alternatives to Delta Dev Comment Lockdown
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A simple and lightweight plugin to completely disable comments, pingbacks, and trackbacks across your WordPress site.
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.
YXX Comment Commanderv1.0.1
Lightweight comment management for WordPress. Disable comments globally or by post type.
Effortlessly disable all comments and trackback functionality across your entire WordPress site by activating this plugin.
Better Commentingv1.0.3
Inline Commenting for WordPress allows users to leave comments directly within the content of a post.
Prunekitv1.0.2
Switch off the parts of WordPress you don't use. Safe defaults, one-click recommended settings, nothing changes until you turn it on.
Snipfire Tweaksv1.1.0
71 tested one-click tweaks: security, a cleaner head, turn off what you don't use, maintenance mode, WooCommerce, EU VAT note, Greek shop pack.
Habibur Comment Blockerv1.0.0
Effortlessly disable comments and pingbacks sitewide to improve performance and security.
Block comment spam, disable XML-RPC, restrict the REST API, stop user enumeration and block IPs, without a heavy security suite.