DevBrothers No Comments
Completely disable comments on your WordPress site. Remove all existing comments with one click.
Use with caution
DevBrothers No Comments works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where DevBrothers No Comments stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| comments | >100 |
| delete | >100 |
| disable | >100 |
| remove | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About DevBrothers No Comments
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
DevBrothers No Comments is a simple and powerful plugin that allows you to completely disable comments on your WordPress site. With just one click, you can turn off all comment functionality and remove all existing comments from your database.
Features
- Global Comment Disabling: Disable comments site-wide with a single checkbox
- Complete Removal: Remove all comments and comment metadata from the database with one click
- REST API Support: Comments are disabled through REST API endpoints
- XML-RPC Support: Comments are disabled through XML-RPC methods
- Admin Integration: Seamlessly integrated with DevBrothers Admin Panel
- Safe and Secure: All actions are protected with proper nonce verification and capability checks
What Gets Disabled
When you enable comment disabling, the plugin will:
- Remove comment forms from the frontend
- Disable comments through REST API
- Disable comments through XML-RPC
- Hide comment menu items in the admin area
- Remove comment widgets from the dashboard
- Block comment feeds (RSS)
- Remove X-Pingback headers
Delete All Comments
The plugin includes a powerful feature to delete all existing comments from your database. This action:
- Removes all comments from the database
- Removes all comment metadata
- Updates post comment counts
- Clears affected post caches
Warning: This action is irreversible. Make sure to backup your database before using this feature.
Installation
- Install and activate the DevBrothers Admin Panel plugin (required)
- Install and activate DevBrothers No Comments
- Go to DevBrothers → No Comments in the WordPress admin
- Check “Disable comments globally on the entire site” and click “Save Settings”
- Optionally, use the “Delete All Comments” button to remove existing comments
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin require DevBrothers Admin Panel?
Yes, DevBrothers No Comments is part of the DevBrothers plugin ecosystem and requires DevBrothers Admin Panel to be installed and activated.
Will this plugin delete my comments automatically?
No, the plugin only disables comments by default. You must manually click the “Delete All Comments” button if you want to remove existing comments from the database.
Can I restore comments after deleting them?
No, the delete action is permanent and irreversible. Always backup your database before using the delete feature.
Does this plugin work with multisite?
Currently, the plugin is designed for single-site installations. Multisite support may be added in future versions.
Will this affect existing comments?
When you disable comments, existing comments will remain in the database but will not be displayed or accessible. To completely remove them, use the “Delete All Comments” feature.
I used the previous DevBrothers Disable Comments plugin. Will my settings be kept?
Yes. If you replace the old plugin with DevBrothers No Comments, your saved settings are migrated automatically from the legacy option on first load.
Changelog
Initial release.
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Global comment disabling
- Delete all comments feature
- REST API and XML-RPC support
- Integration with DevBrothers Admin Panel
- Automatic migration from legacy DevBrothers Disable Comments settings
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FAQ
DevBrothers No Comments: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
Is DevBrothers No Comments free?
Yes. DevBrothers No Comments is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is DevBrothers No Comments safe to use in 2026?
DevBrothers No Comments works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.
How many websites use DevBrothers No Comments?
DevBrothers No Comments is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 226 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 58 times in the last 30 days.
Does DevBrothers No Comments work with WordPress 7.1?
DevBrothers No Comments is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does DevBrothers No Comments need?
DevBrothers No Comments requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was DevBrothers No Comments last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on June 19, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes DevBrothers No Comments?
DevBrothers No Comments is developed and maintained by DevBrothers.
What are the best alternatives to DevBrothers No Comments?
The most popular alternatives to DevBrothers No Comments are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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