How to Disable Comments in WordPress

There are several reasons you might want to disable comments in WordPress, with the most common being that you’re using WordPress for a type of site other than a blog.

There are multiple ways to turn off comments. The simplest approach is to go to “Settings ==> Discussion” and uncheck the box labeled “Allow people to post comments on new articles.”

However, this setting may not apply to all posts, as noted by the warning on the page: “These settings may be overridden for individual articles.”

For greater control, many find it easier to use a plugin that simplifies disabling comments. Here’s how to do it:

1. From your WordPress dashboard navigate to “Plugins  ==> Add New”.

2. In the search box type “Disable Comments” and click “Search”

3. The “Disable Comments” plugin should be the first result.  Click “Install Now” and then click “Activate Plugin” on the next page.

1. Navigate to “Settings ==> Disable Comments”.  Select the options you want and click “Save Changes”