EffortLess Disable All Comments
EffortLess Disable All Comments allows you to disable comments, trackbacks, and avatars across your WordPress site or multisite network with a single checkbox. When enabled, it removes comment functionality, hides the…
Solid choice
EffortLess Disable All Comments is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 days ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 2 days ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where EffortLess Disable All Comm… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| avatars | >100 |
| comments | >100 |
| disable comments | >100 |
| multisite | >100 |
| trackbacks | #70 |
About EffortLess Disable All Comments
From the official readme · v1.8.20Description
EffortLess Disable All Comments allows you to disable comments, trackbacks, and avatars across your WordPress site or multisite network with a single checkbox. When enabled, it removes comment functionality, hides the Comments and Discussion menus, and blocks comment submissions. Uncheck to restore all features.
Features:
Disables comments and trackbacks for all post types.
Removes avatars site-wide.
Hides Comments and Discussion settings in the admin.
Blocks comment submissions via frontend, admin, and REST API.
Multisite support: applies settings network-wide.
Simple toggle to enable/disable.
Installation
Upload the effortless-disable-all-comments folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
For single sites, go to Settings > Disable Comments to toggle the setting.
For multisite, go to Network Admin > Network Settings > Disable Comments to apply network-wide.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin work on multisite?
Yes, it’s fully compatible with multisite. The toggle in Network Admin applies settings to all sites.
Will comments and avatars be restored if I uncheck the box?
Yes, unchecking the box restores comments, trackbacks, avatars, and Discussion settings.
Can users still submit comments when disabled?
No, comments are blocked at the database level and via the REST API, preventing all submissions.
Why do I see an error on the multisite dashboard?
Enable debugging in wp-config.php (WP_DEBUG, WP_DEBUG_LOG) and check wp-content/debug.log for details. Contact support with the error message.
Changelog
Settings page now uses an instant-save toggle switch. No breaking changes.
1.8.20
- Added bundled translation files: a template (.pot) and translations for Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Korean, French, Japanese, German, Italian and Brazilian Portuguese.
1.8.19
- Change: the bundled donate-notice class is renamed from the shared
Effortless_Donate_NoticetoELDAC_Donate_Notice, so the class name carries this plugin’s own prefix and cannot collide with another EffortLess plugin loading its own copy.
1.8.18
- Change: tested against WordPress 7.1 and the “Tested up to” header updated to 7.1. No functional changes.
- Change: the donate notice’s outbound link no longer includes the site address as a query parameter. It still identifies the plugin and version so support requests can be matched to a release, but not which installation was viewing it.
1.8.17
- Fix: update plugin name casing to EffortLess; add plugin identifier to donate link.
1.8.16
- Refactor: donate notice file kept as includes/class-donate-notice.php (preserves SVN file history); class remains Effortless_Donate_Notice.
1.8.15
- Fix: donate notice now correctly displays on Network Admin pages — screen ID normalization strips WordPress’s -network/-user suffix before matching.
For developers
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FAQ
EffortLess Disable All Comments: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
Is EffortLess Disable All Comments free?
Yes. EffortLess Disable All Comments is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is EffortLess Disable All Comments safe to use in 2026?
EffortLess Disable All Comments is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 days ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use EffortLess Disable All Comments?
EffortLess Disable All Comments is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 724 times since it launched in November 2025. It was downloaded 130 times in the last 30 days.
Does EffortLess Disable All Comments work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested EffortLess Disable All Comments up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.
What PHP version does EffortLess Disable All Comments need?
EffortLess Disable All Comments requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was EffortLess Disable All Comments last updated?
The latest version, 1.8.20, was released on October 12, 2026 (2 days ago).
Who makes EffortLess Disable All Comments?
EffortLess Disable All Comments is developed and maintained by domclic.
What are the best alternatives to EffortLess Disable All Comments?
The most popular alternatives to EffortLess Disable All Comments are Avatar Manager (5K+ installs), WP First Letter Avatar (2K+ installs) and IntenseDebate Comments (500+ installs).
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