Description
This lightweight plugin removes the “Posts” and “Comments” sections from the WordPress admin menu, disables commenting functionality across the site, and can disable the Gutenberg editor site-wide.
Ideal for sites that only use Pages or custom post types and want to simplify the admin interface.
Features:
* Removes “Posts” and “Comments” from the admin menu
* Disables comments and pingbacks across the entire site
* Disables the Gutenberg block editor and restores the classic editor
* Removes the comments admin bar link and related widgets
* Cleans up the editing screens by removing comment options
* Allows SVG and ICO uploads to the Media Library
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/santi-tech-disable-posts-commentsdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Visit Settings > Santi Tech to configure which features you want to enable.
FAQ
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Can I re-enable comments later?
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Yes. Just disable the “Disable Comments” option in Settings > Santi Tech.
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Does this affect custom post types?
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No, this plugin only targets the default “Posts” and “Comments”.
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Will disabling Gutenberg affect my existing content?
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No, your existing content remains the same. This only changes the editor interface to the classic editor.
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Is it safe to allow SVG uploads?
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SVG files can contain scripts, so only enable this if you trust your admin users.
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Contributors & Developers
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Changelog
1.4
- Added option to disable Gutenberg editor site-wide
- Restored classic editor functionality when Gutenberg is disabled
1.3
- Added ability to allow SVG and ICO uploads
- Fixed function name prefixes
- Added proper file name conventions
1.0
- Initial release