Comments on WordPress posts can be a great way to connect with your viewers and build a community. But sometimes they’re just a pain. It can take a lot of time to deal with spam, comments that don’t belong, and constant editing.

Here’s how to turn off WordPress comments for all posts and pages or just the comments part if you’re ready to close it down.

1. Disable Comments for All Future Posts

The best way to stop people from commenting on new posts is to do this:

  • Click Settings and then Discussion.
  • “Allow people to post comments on new articles” should not be checked.
  • Press “Save Changes.”

Boom! No more comments on the new posts you make.

2. Disable Comments on Existing Posts and Pages

Want to stop people from commenting on earlier posts? How to do it:

  • Click on Posts > All Posts or Pages > All Pages.
  • Pick out the posts or pages where you don’t want comments to show up.
  • From the list of Bulk Actions, pick “Edit.”
  • Press “Apply.”
  • In the Comments box, pick “Do not allow.”
  • Press “Update.”

This will turn off comments on all of the chosen pages or posts at once.

3. Disable Comments on Specific Post Types

You can turn off comments on pages but leave them on blog posts. You got it!

  • Click Settings and then Discussion.
  • Check out the “Default article settings” part.
  • You can choose whether to tick the box next to “Allow people to post comments on new articles” or not.

4. Use a Plugin for More Control

But plugins like “Disable Comments” give you even more precise control. You may:

  • Turn off comments on certain types of posts, like pages, files, and posts.
  • Turn off comments on certain pages or posts.
  • Turn off comments based on post date.
  • Get rid of all comment areas.

Why Disable Comments?

Many factors could lead you to turn off comments:

  • Spam: Sick of fighting comment spam? Turning off comments solves this issue completely.
  • Concentrate on other involvement: Perhaps you like a forum for conversations or social media.
  • Some material, such product sites or landing pages, just calls for no remarks.
  • Comment moderation takes time and work.

Alternatives to Disabling Comments

Should you be unsure about totally turning off comments, think about these options:

  • Stronger spam filters: Plugins like Akismet can help drastically lower spam.
  • Approve comments manually before they show.
  • Close comments after a particular period. Reduce comments on past entries.

A quick yet powerful tool to control your website and time is turning off WordPress comments. Select the approach that most fits your requirements to have a simpler, more organized website.