Replai Disable Comments & Stop Spam
Disable comments everywhere or per post type, clean the admin, block spam via XML-RPC & REST, remove pingbacks, and bulk-delete comments.
Solid choice
Replai Disable Comments & Stop… is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 3 weeks 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
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Rankings
Where Replai Disable Comments & S… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| comments | >100 |
| disable comments | >100 |
| remove comments | >100 |
| spam protection | >100 |
| stop spam | >100 |
About Replai Disable Comments & Stop Spam
From the official readme · v1.0.9Description
Replai Comments gives you full control over WordPress comments and stops comment spam — from its own admin section.
Turn it on and choose where to disable comments:
- Everywhere on the site, or
- Only on specific post types (posts, pages, media or your custom post types).
While active, Replai Comments:
- Closes comments and trackbacks and removes comment support from the selected content.
- Hides existing comments on the front-end (optional), and swaps the theme’s comment template for an empty one so no “comments are closed” message shows.
- Cleans the admin — hides the Comments menu and admin-bar bubble, the “Recent Comments” dashboard widget, the comments list column and the Discussion settings page.
- Blocks spam at the source — disables comments sent through XML-RPC and the REST API.
- Removes pingbacks & feeds — strips the
X-Pingbackheader, disables outgoing pingbacks and comment RSS/Atom feeds.
Live status
A real-time panel tells you whether comments are actually open on the web and via the REST API, whether XML-RPC pingback and the X-Pingback header are removed, and — when comments are closed — why (by Replai Comments or by WordPress’s Discussion settings / the post itself). Re-check any time.
Cache-aware and editor-safe
When you save settings or delete comments, Replai Comments purges common page caches (WP Rocket, LiteSpeed, W3 Total Cache, WP Super Cache, WP Fastest Cache, SG Optimizer, Cache Enabler) so a cached page never keeps serving the comment form. It also leaves the block editor “Notes” comment type (WordPress 6.9+) untouched.
Bulk delete tool
Clean your database with one click: permanently delete all comments, or only pending, spam or pingbacks/trackbacks, processed in batches with live counters.
Everything runs on your own site, is fully reversible (turn the plugin off to bring comments back), and the whole admin is available in 7 languages (English, Spanish, Catalan, French, Italian, Portuguese and German) based on your site language.
For developers: define REPLAI_DC_KEEP_TEMPLATE (true) to keep your theme’s comment template, or REPLAI_DC_KEEP_DISCUSSION (true) to keep the Discussion settings page.
Installation
- Upload the replai-disable-comments folder to
/wp-content/plugins/, or install it from the WordPress plugin directory. - Activate the plugin.
- Open the Replai Comments menu, enable it, choose the scope and save.
Frequently asked questions
I disabled comments but the form still shows. Why?
Some themes don’t check the comment status correctly. Replai Comments also swaps the comment template for an empty one; if a message still appears, your theme is hard-coding it and you may need to edit the theme.
Does it delete my comments?
Only if you use the Delete comments tool. Disabling comments hides/closes them but does not remove them from the database.
Can I bring comments back?
Yes. Turn the plugin off (or disable it in settings) and WordPress comments work again. Deleted comments, however, cannot be recovered.
Does it stop spam sent via XML-RPC or the REST API?
Yes. It blocks comment creation through XML-RPC and the REST API, and removes pingback methods.
The comment form still shows after disabling — is it a cache?
Often, yes. Replai Comments clears the common page-cache plugins when you save or delete, but if you use another cache or a CDN, purge it once. The Live status panel checks the real state so you can confirm.
Does it affect the block editor “Notes” (WordPress 6.9+)?
No. The editor “Notes” comment type is excluded from both the API block and the bulk delete, so collaboration notes keep working.
Does it call any external service?
No. Everything runs locally on your site.
Changelog
Multilingual plugin description in the Plugins list.
1.0.9
- The plugin description in the Plugins list now follows your site language (7 languages), like the rest of the admin.
1.0.8
- Tested and compatible with WordPress 7.1.
1.0.7
- Code standards: sanitize post-type input, drop suppress_filters in status queries, and annotate the core/third-party hooks used for live status and cache purging (PHPCS / VIP).
1.0.6
- New: purges common page caches (WP Rocket, LiteSpeed, W3TC, WP Super Cache, WP Fastest Cache, SG Optimizer, Cache Enabler) when settings are saved or comments are deleted.
- New: excludes the block editor “Notes” comment type (WordPress 6.9+) from the API block and bulk delete.
1.0.5
- UI: moved the Re-check button to the Live status panel and removed the Open link from the toggle header.
1.0.4
- UI: the admin is now split into two tabs — General configuration and Delete comments — using the native WordPress tab style.
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FAQ
Replai Disable Comments & Stop Spam: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Replai Disable Comments & Stop… free?
Yes. Replai Disable Comments & Stop… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Replai Disable Comments & Stop… safe to use in 2026?
Replai Disable Comments & Stop… is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Replai Disable Comments & Stop…?
Replai Disable Comments & Stop… is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 112 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 113 times in the last 30 days.
Does Replai Disable Comments & Stop… work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Replai Disable Comments & Stop… up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.
What PHP version does Replai Disable Comments & Stop… need?
Replai Disable Comments & Stop… requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Replai Disable Comments & Stop… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.9, was released on September 8, 2026 (3 weeks ago).
Who makes Replai Disable Comments & Stop…?
Replai Disable Comments & Stop… is developed and maintained by REPLAI.
What are the best alternatives to Replai Disable Comments & Stop…?
The most popular alternatives to Replai Disable Comments & Stop… are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Disable Comments (1M+ installs) and Antispam Bee (700K+ installs).
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