Turn Comments Off

No setup, no settings, no comments

Turn Comments Off does exactly what it promises: completely removes all comment functionality from WordPress the moment you activate it. No configuration required, no settings page to find, no trace of comments anywhere in your admin.

Why remove comments?

Modern websites often handle conversations elsewhere—on social media, dedicated forums, or support platforms. For these sites, WordPress’s built-in comment system creates unnecessary work: spam to moderate, settings to manage, and UI clutter throughout the admin.

Whether you’re building client sites that don’t need comments, migrating discussions to a dedicated platform, or simply tired of managing comment spam, Turn Comments Off provides a clean solution that works instantly.

Complete removal, zero configuration

Turn Comments Off removes every trace of comment functionality from WordPress:

• Disables all commenting: Stops comments and pingbacks on all existing and future content
• Cleans up the admin: Removes the “Comments” menu and “Discussion” settings page
• Clears visual clutter: Eliminates the comments bubble from the admin bar
• Removes dashboard widgets: No more “Recent Comments” taking up space
• Disables comment feeds: Turns off comment RSS feeds completely
• Unregisters editor blocks: Removes all comment-related blocks
• Multisite support: Removes “Manage Comments” from the sites menu when network activated

The benefits of going comment-free

Cleaner admin interface
Remove unnecessary menu items and settings, creating a more focused dashboard for you and your clients.

Better performance
Fewer database queries and eliminated comment checks mean faster page loads and a leaner WordPress installation.

No maintenance required
Never moderate another spam comment. Never update comment settings. Never explain to clients why they’re getting comment notifications.

Perfect for modern workflows
Build sites that match how organizations actually communicate – through social media, help desks, community forums, or other dedicated platforms.

Just activate and forget

There’s nothing to configure because there’s nothing to configure. Activate the plugin and comments disappear completely. Deactivate it and WordPress’s native comment functionality returns exactly as it was.