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.
Alternatives to Restrict Comments
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Relevant replacements
WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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This plugin will limit the number of comments and the word count each user can add to a WordPress blog post, configurable by user role and time.
Let commenters get an email when someone replies to them or posts a new comment. Double opt-in, one-click unsubscribe and an importer.
AJAX comments with layered spam protection and no CAPTCHA. Threaded replies, load more, and 5 editable notification emails. Free, no pro version.
CommentMind AIv1.1.4
Moderate WordPress comments, filter spam, and publish helpful AI-assisted replies with CommentMind.
Fast, modern WordPress comments: threaded replies, upvotes, comment subscriptions, spam protection and a Disqus importer. Zero JavaScript on load.
Remove Comment Author Link & Links from Comments, Unlink, Disable Comments, Delete All Pending Comments. AI Auto Comment Reply, Voice, Attachments
LMCommentsv2.0.0
Modern, moderated comments for WordPress: threaded replies, reactions and one moderation dashboard. Connect in two minutes, no keys to copy.
CommentAurav1.0.0
A modern discussion layer for WordPress. Your comments stay native WordPress comments — always.
Auto-discard comment spam before it ever hits your database. Zero-Touch protection — no API keys, no external calls,