Wedepohl Engineering Disable Comments
Disable Comments from administration menus and post/page editors
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- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| comments | >100 |
| disable | >100 |
About Wedepohl Engineering Disable Comments
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
Disable Comments from administration menus and post/page editors
Active Contributors
Installation
- Upload
we-disable-commentsfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- That’s all (no further configuration required)
Removal Instructions
- Deactivate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Delete the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- That’s all (plugin doesn’t use the database so there is nothing to cleanup)
Frequently asked questions
Settings
There are none, just activate and it works
Database
This plugin doesn’t use the database at all
Older WordPress Versions
It has not been tested with older versions, there is no guarenteee that it won’t break your site if you do install it
Does this work with ClassicPress
It should as WordPress specific calls won’t be made on ClassicPress
Issues/Bugs/Features
Go to Plugin GitHub Page Create an Issue I will endevor to resolve issues as soon as time permits
Changelog
1.0.2
Feb 15, 2022
* Tested with WordPress Version 5.9
* Removed static functions and used $this
* Remove the comments column for posts and pages in the backend
1.0.1
Aug 1, 2021
* Tested with WordPress Version 5.8
1.0.0
Feb 13, 2021
* Initial release
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FAQ
Wedepohl Engineering Disable Commen…: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Wedepohl Engineering Disable Co… free?
Yes. Wedepohl Engineering Disable Co… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Wedepohl Engineering Disable Co… safe to use in 2026?
Wedepohl Engineering Disable Co… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Wedepohl Engineering Disable Co…?
Wedepohl Engineering Disable Co… is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,354 times since it launched in February 2021. It was downloaded 58 times in the last 30 days.
Does Wedepohl Engineering Disable Co… work with WordPress 7.1?
Wedepohl Engineering Disable Co… is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.19, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Wedepohl Engineering Disable Co… need?
Wedepohl Engineering Disable Co… requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Wedepohl Engineering Disable Co… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on February 16, 2022 (5 years ago).
Who makes Wedepohl Engineering Disable Co…?
Wedepohl Engineering Disable Co… is developed and maintained by Martin Wedepohl.
What are the best alternatives to Wedepohl Engineering Disable Co…?
The most popular alternatives to Wedepohl Engineering Disable Co… are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Disable Comments (1M+ installs) and Antispam Bee (700K+ installs).
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