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Turn Comments Off

By Happy Prime

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Turn Comments Off Review - In-Depth Analysis

Deactivate all comment features in WordPress with this simple plugin. It removes comments from posts, pages, and the admin interface.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.83/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 2+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

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

Activate this plugin to immediately remove all comment functionality from WordPress.

It stops comments and pingbacks on all existing and future content. The plugin also removes the 'Discussion' option from the Settings in the admin menu, the 'Comments' section from the admin menu, and the comments bubble from the admin bar.

Additionally, it eliminates the 'Recent Comments' widget from the site activity dashboard and unregisters all core comment blocks in the editor. If network activated, it will also remove 'Manage Comments' from My Sites on multisite.

No configuration is necessary or available. If you find something we missed, please let us know!

Comparing to Alternatives

Turn Comments Off is a straightforward plugin designed to completely disable comments without additional settings or clutter. It stands out for its simplicity compared to other plugins that offer more features or multi-site support.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Extremely simple with no settings to configure
Completely removes comment references from admin area
No ads or upsells
Developed by experienced WordPress core contributors
Lightweight and focused on one task

Weaknesses

Lacks customization options
No multi-site support features
No premium version with extended functionality

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers, users appreciate the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness in disabling comments without hassle.

Positive highlights

'No more reference whatsoever to the Comments section in the admin area… just results' — 3cstudio
'Works. No Ads, settings or upgrades' — tom.andersen
Appreciated for having no settings to fiddle with
Praised for completely removing comment spam areas
Trusted due to developer's WordPress core experience

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No advanced features or customization
Limited to disabling comments only
No multi-site support options

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a no-fuss, lightweight plugin to completely disable comments without any configuration or distractions.

Not ideal for

Those needing granular control over comment settings, multi-site support, or additional comment management features.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully disables comments and removes all comment references from the admin area with no ads or upsells.

Final Verdict

Turn Comments Off excels at its singular purpose: completely disabling comments with zero configuration, making it ideal for users seeking simplicity and effectiveness. Its clean approach and lack of ads or settings make it a reliable choice for those wanting to eliminate comment spam and clutter.

While it lacks advanced features and multi-site support found in alternatives, its perfect user ratings and no known security issues underscore its quality. Users needing more control should consider other plugins, but for straightforward comment disabling, this plugin is an excellent option.