Do Not Allow Comments Everywhere
A lightweight plugin that globally disables comments and pings across all WordPress content - past and future.
Use with caution
Do Not Allow Comments Everywhere works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (80+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Do Not Allow Comments Every… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| comments | >100 |
| disable comments | #74 |
| moderation | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Do Not Allow Comments Everywhere
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
When activated, this plugin:
1. Closes comments and pings on all existing public content (posts, pages, and custom post types).
2. Sets WordPress defaults to disallow new comments and pings on all future content.
3. Ensures that newly created or updated posts remain closed to comments.
4. Hides the default Comments menu in the admin sidebar when enabled.
5. Provides a simple Settings page with a single Activate / Deactivate button to toggle behavior.
When deactivated, the plugin restores the default WordPress discussion settings without reopening previously closed comments.
Created by TYF Design.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to your /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
- Go to the Plugins page and activate Do Not Allow Comments Everywhere for WordPress.
- Access the plugin’s settings under Do Not Allow Comments -> Settings to enable or disable global control.
Frequently asked questions
How do I use this plugin?
Simply activate the plugin. Comments and pings will automatically be disabled for all existing and future posts. You can toggle the setting at any time through the plugin’s configuration page.
How do I uninstall the plugin?
Deactivate the plugin from the Plugins page and delete it from your installation. WordPress default discussion settings will be restored automatically.
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FAQ
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Is Do Not Allow Comments Everywhere free?
Yes. Do Not Allow Comments Everywhere is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Do Not Allow Comments Everywhere safe to use in 2026?
Do Not Allow Comments Everywhere works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Do Not Allow Comments Everywhere?
Do Not Allow Comments Everywhere is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 583 times since it launched in October 2025. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.
Does Do Not Allow Comments Everywhere work with WordPress 7.1?
Do Not Allow Comments Everywhere is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Do Not Allow Comments Everywhere last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on October 27, 2025 (11 months ago).
Who makes Do Not Allow Comments Everywhere?
Do Not Allow Comments Everywhere is developed and maintained by tyfdesign.
What are the best alternatives to Do Not Allow Comments Everywhere?
The most popular alternatives to Do Not Allow Comments Everywhere are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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