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No Page Comment

By Seth Alling

Site Administration & Utilities / Bulk Operations & Batch Editing

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

No Page Comment Review - In-Depth Analysis

Control default comment settings for new posts and pages. Enable or disable comments easily.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.96/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 22+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin provides an admin interface to manage the default comment and trackback settings for new posts, pages, and custom post types. Previously, WordPress allowed only two options for comments: either enabled or disabled by default. With this plugin, you can now choose your preferred default setting for all new content.

It is especially useful for users who want to enable comments on all pages or adjust settings for custom post types. The plugin also offers a quick way to disable comments or pingbacks for specific custom post types, directly modifying the database for efficiency.

Before making significant changes, it is recommended to back up your database to avoid any potential issues. This plugin aims to simplify comment management while providing flexibility for individual posts and pages.

Comparing to Alternatives

No Page Comment has no close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique solution for disabling comments on WordPress pages and posts.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Effectively disables comments on all current and future pages and posts.
Simple to use and works out of the box without configuration.
Maintains a clean and comment-free site environment.
Lightweight with no reported security vulnerabilities.
Consistently updated and maintained by the developer.

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced customization options for comment management.
No premium version with additional features.
May include aggressive dashboard advertising in recent versions.
Limited to disabling comments only, no other comment management features.

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 5-star rating from 95.5% of users, praising its simplicity and effectiveness. However, there is a single notable complaint regarding aggressive dashboard advertising.

Positive highlights

'Worked ‘Out of the Box’' - dday61
'awesometabulous' - thealexangroup
'Perfect' - KlokanSoft
'Great Plugin' - naiki
'Does what the plugin says it does' - Russell Lukach-Krueger

Common complaints

Very aggressive dashboard advertising for another plugin in the latest version.

Weaknesses

Includes aggressive advertising in the dashboard which may annoy users.
No support for advanced comment management features.
Limited functionality focused solely on disabling comments.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a straightforward, no-fuss solution to disable comments on all pages and posts without additional features or complexity.

Not ideal for

Users seeking advanced comment management tools or those who prefer an ad-free plugin experience due to the aggressive advertising in recent versions.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully disables comments on pages and posts, providing a simple and effective solution without cost.

Final Verdict

No Page Comment is a highly effective and easy-to-use plugin for disabling comments on WordPress pages and posts, with excellent user satisfaction and no known security issues. Its simplicity and reliability make it a valuable tool for users who want to maintain a clean site without comment distractions.

However, the recent inclusion of aggressive dashboard advertising may detract from the user experience for some, and the lack of advanced features or a premium version limits its appeal to users needing more comprehensive comment management. Overall, it remains a solid choice for straightforward comment disabling needs.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free No Page Comment plugin.

comments

custom post types

discussion

Screenshots

FAQ

There are two possible issues for this. The first is that you are using a version of WordPress earlier than 3.4 and have javascript disabled as it relies on jQuery. WordPress version of 3.4 and later do not require javascript.

The second possible issue is that you are duplicating a post or page. This plugin only works when you are on a new post/page screen, while plugins that duplicate posts, duplicate the post first and then take you to an edit screen. Unfortunately, there is no way to get around this issue, so if you plan on using a duplication plugin, then you will just have to remember to disable your comments.