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One Click Close Comments

By Scott Reilly

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.

One Click Close Comments Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily manage comment statuses for posts and pages from the admin listing. Close or open comments with a single click.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.91/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 10+ reviews)

Active Installations

5,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows users to conveniently close or open comments for any post or page directly from the admin listing of posts and pages. It is designed for users with sufficient privileges, such as admins and post authors for their own posts.

The plugin features an AJAX-powered color-coded indicator that provides instant feedback on the comment status of each post. A green indicator signifies that comments are open, while a red indicator shows that comments are closed. This functionality operates in the background, eliminating the need for page reloads after making changes.

Only administrative users with JavaScript enabled can utilize this plugin effectively. For developers, additional documentation is available, detailing the hooks provided by the plugin for further customization.

Comparing to Alternatives

One Click Close Comments offers a straightforward solution for managing comment status with a single click. It stands out for its simplicity and ease of use compared to other plugins that may offer broader comment management features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Extremely simple and fast to use with one-click functionality
Reliable for closing comments on posts and pages
Minimal setup required, ideal for users wanting quick results
Positive user feedback highlights its effectiveness
Lightweight plugin that does not bloat the site

Weaknesses

No recent updates, which may affect compatibility with latest WordPress versions
Known medium severity security vulnerability with no fix available
Limited features compared to more comprehensive comment management plugins
Lacks advanced options like role-based comment control

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 4.9 average rating and no low-star complaints, indicating strong satisfaction with the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness.

Positive highlights

'Great utility plugin for WordPress bloggers' - Weblizar
'Easy and fast!' - jirkaxxl
'Excellent plugin. Used it for many years without a problem.' - James1101
'Solves a BIG problem for me!' - cybercli
'Simple and effective' - becaneweb

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No recent updates may cause compatibility issues
Security vulnerability remains unpatched

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a minimalistic and straightforward plugin to quickly close comments with a single click without needing advanced features.

Not ideal for

Sites requiring advanced comment management, frequent updates, or those concerned about the unresolved security vulnerability should consider other options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides the core functionality of closing comments quickly and easily with one click, sufficient for most basic needs.

Final Verdict

One Click Close Comments excels in delivering a simple, efficient way to close comments with minimal effort, earning high praise from users for its ease of use and reliability. However, the plugin has not been updated recently and contains a medium severity security vulnerability that remains unpatched, which may pose risks for some users.

While it is a great choice for those needing a quick and lightweight solution, users requiring advanced features or enhanced security should consider alternative plugins. Overall, it offers excellent value for basic comment management but with caution advised due to security concerns.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free One Click Close Comments plugin.

admin

comment management

comments status

Screenshots

FAQ

The commenting status link/button is only clickable if you have JavaScript enabled.

By default, commenting status is represented using the comment bubble dashicon, dashicons-admin-comments. You can change this by filtering c2c_one_click_close_comments_click_char. Here’s an example — added to a theme’s functions.php file — to change it to the original bullet (solid circle) character:

add_filter( 'c2c_one_click_close_comments_click_char', function ( $a ) { return "&bull;"; } );

Contributors and developers

“One Click Close Comments” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Scott Reilly

Free Version Docs

WPS

6.91

Average

Ratings

4.9 out of 5 | 10

Version

3.0

Last updated

1 year ago

Active installations

5,000+

WordPress version

6.8.11 or higher

PHP version

or higher

Languages

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One Click Close Comments Review - In-Depth Analysis

Performance Overview

What It Does

Comparing to Alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

Who Should Use This?

Pricing & Value

Final Verdict

Other Notable Features

Screenshots

FAQ

Contributors and developers

Ratings

Reviews (10)

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Contributors & Developers

Interested in development?

Changelog

Security Status

Secure

No Unpatched Vulnerabilities

Known Vulnerabilities (1)

Previous Versions

WPS

6.91

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