Managing Comments and Moderation
WordPress lets visitors leave comments on your posts, which can build community and engagement. Without moderation, however, comments quickly fill with spam and the occasional abusive post.
This article explains your options for keeping discussion useful and clean — or switching it off entirely.
Your Moderation Options
- Hold all comments for approval before they appear.
- Auto-approve trusted, previously approved commenters.
- Use anti-spam tools to filter the worst automatically.
- Close comments on older posts that attract spam.
Reducing Spam
Most comment spam is automated. A good anti-spam service catches the overwhelming majority before you ever see it, leaving only a few items to review by hand.
When to Turn Comments Off
If your site is not a blog, or you handle engagement through social media instead, disabling comments removes a maintenance burden and a security surface with no real loss.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I disable comments site-wide?
Yes. We can switch them off entirely or only on certain content types, depending on what suits your site.
If you need a hand with any of this, your Progressive Robot delivery team is ready to help. Raise a ticket from the Support area of your client portal or speak to your account manager and we will guide you through the next steps.