How to Disable Comments on WordPress
- George Apostolov
How to Disable Comments on WordPress: step-by-step guide
On the left sidebar, hover your mouse cursor over the 'Settings' option and click 'Discussion'.
Following that, go to the Default Article Settings section and then switch off the toggle button beside 'Allow People to Post Comments on New Articles'.
Likewise, switch off the toggle button beside 'Let Visitors Use a WordPress.com or Facebook account to comment.
Once done, click 'Save Settings'.
After completing these steps, comments will be disabled on your WordPress website.
Quick answer: To turn off user discussions in WordPress, go to Settings, then Discussion. In the Default Article Settings section, switch off the toggles for allowing comments on new articles and letting visitors use external accounts to comment. Finally, click Save Settings.
About this WordPress tutorial
Stop reader comments on your WordPress site instantly by adjusting the discussion and default article settings. This guide shows how to disable Comments on WordPress in 5 steps, starting with "On the left sidebar, hover your mouse cursor over the 'Settings' option and click 'Disc..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, comments will be disabled on your WordPress website". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real WordPress interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to disable Comments on WordPress?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your WordPress data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under WordPress. Related guides: How to Download WordPress Themes, How to Duplicate a Page in WordPress and How to Edit a Menu in WordPress. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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