Completely disables all backend comment submissions (wp-comments-post.php, REST API, XML-RPC) to stop ghost comment spam.
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Lock down the WordPress comment attack surface with layered protections while preserving existing comment data.
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.
Simplify site management with Login/Logout Redirect, Hide Admin Bar, Disable Comments, Header Footer Scripts and Remove Footer Credit.
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.
Disable comments everywhere or per post type, clean the admin, block spam via XML-RPC & REST, remove pingbacks, and bulk-delete comments.
Habibur Comment Blockerv1.0.0
Effortlessly disable comments and pingbacks sitewide to improve performance and security.
Rockon All in Onev4.1.1
Breadcrumbs, content control, header/footer scripts, comment control, duplicate posts and script optimisation — all from one settings screen.
Smart Admin Assistantv2.4.2
All-in-one admin toolkit: custom login URL, limit login attempts, duplicate posts, hide admin bar, disable comments, page cache and security headers.
Review comment counts, clean up selected types in resumable batches, export CSV, or disable public comments from one admin screen.