diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 5e28bfc..2745137 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -8,21 +8,49 @@ # Comment Free Zone -A plugin to fully remove comments, trackbacks and all related features from your WordPress site. - -This plugin will: - -* In the admin: - * Remove the comments menu - * Remove the discussion settings page - * Remove the comments column from posts and pages - * Remove the comment section from the admin bar -* On the front-end: - * Disable comments on all post types - * Disable pingbacks and trackbacks - * Remove comment support from all post types - * Remove the output of all the comment blocks from the Gutenberg and site editor - * Remove the comment meta box from the post edit screen - * Remove the comment RSS feeds - -Once activated, this plugin requires no configuration - it just works. If you want to _completely_ remove comments from your WordPress site, this is the plugin for you. +Disable comments, pingbacks, trackbacks, and comment-related UI across your entire WordPress site. + +Comment Free Zone is a no-settings WordPress plugin for sites that do not want comments at all. Activate it once and it removes comment functionality from the admin, the front end, feeds, REST API responses, and block output. + +## What it does + +After activation, the plugin: + +- removes the **Comments** menu and the discussion settings screen +- removes comment links from the admin bar +- removes the comments column from page and post list tables +- disables comments and pingbacks on all post types +- removes comment and trackback support from post types that support them +- removes comment blocks from the block editor and Site Editor output +- removes the comment meta box from the editor experience +- disables comment RSS feeds +- removes comment endpoints and comment-related fields from relevant REST API responses +- disables outgoing pings and incoming pingbacks + +## Why use it + +Use Comment Free Zone if you want to: + +- run a brochure site, company site, or documentation site without comments +- simplify the WordPress admin for clients or editors +- reduce moderation overhead and comment spam surface area +- remove comment-related clutter from classic and block-based experiences + +## Installation + +1. Upload the plugin to `/wp-content/plugins/`, or install it through **Plugins → Add New**. +2. Activate **Comment Free Zone**. +3. That's it — there are no settings to configure. + +## Support + +- For bugs and feature requests, open an issue in this repository. +- For security reports, use the [Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program](https://patchstack.com/database/vdp/comment-free-zone). + +## Development + +This repository includes CI workflows for coding standards, linting, and static analysis. + +## License + +GPL-3.0+ diff --git a/readme.txt b/readme.txt index 4a0dce7..64b7b2d 100644 --- a/readme.txt +++ b/readme.txt @@ -1,63 +1,94 @@ -=== Comment-free zone === -Contributors: progressplanner, joostdevalk, aristath, mariekerakt, irisguelen, samalderson -Tags: planning, maintenance, writing, blogging -Requires at least: 6.7 -Tested up to: 6.9 -Requires PHP: 7.4 -Stable tag: 1.0.2 -License: GPL3+ -License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.en.html - -This plugin fully removes comments, trackbacks and all related features from your WordPress site. - -== Description == - -This plugin fully removes comments, trackbacks and all related features from your WordPress site. - -This plugin will: - -* In the admin: - * Removes the Comments menu item. - * Removes the Discussion settings page. - * Removes the comments column from posts and pages. - * Removes the comment section from the admin bar. -* On the front-end: - * Disable comments on all post types - * Disable pingbacks and trackbacks - * Remove comment support from all post types - * Remove the output of all the comment blocks from the Gutenberg and site editor - * Remove the comment meta box from the post edit screen - * Remove the comment RSS feeds - -Once activated, this plugin requires no configuration - it just works. If you want to _completely_ remove comments from your WordPress site, this is the plugin for you. - -== Frequently Asked Questions == - -= Where do I file bugs? = - -If you've found a bug, please follow the following steps: - -1. If it's a security report, please report it through our [PatchStack Vulnerability Disclosure Program](https://patchstack.com/database/vdp/comment-free-zone). -2. If it's not a security report, search through the open issues on [our GitHub repository](https://github.com/ProgressPlanner/comment-free-zone/issues/) to see if there's already an issue for this problem. -3. If if doesn't exist yet, file a [bug report on GitHub](https://github.com/ProgressPlanner/comment-free-zone/issues/new/choose). - -== Installation == - -1. Search for Progress Planner Disable Comments on the "Add new plugins" screen in your WordPress plugin. -2. Install the plugin. -3. Activate the plugin. -4. You're done. - -== Changelog == - -= 1.0.2 = - -* Minor (name) changes. - -= 1.0.1 = - -* Updated “Tested up to” WordPress version. - -= 1.0 = - -* Initial release. +=== Comment Free Zone === +Contributors: progressplanner, joostdevalk, aristath, mariekerakt, irisguelen, samalderson +Tags: disable comments, comments, trackbacks, pingbacks, moderation +Requires at least: 6.7 +Tested up to: 6.9 +Requires PHP: 7.4 +Stable tag: 1.0.2 +License: GPL-3.0+ +License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html + +Disable comments across your WordPress site, including pingbacks, trackbacks, comment feeds, and comment-related admin screens. + +== Description == + +Comment Free Zone helps you disable comments in WordPress without adding settings or extra maintenance. Activate the plugin and it removes comment-related functionality from your site so you can run a cleaner, simpler WordPress setup. + +This plugin is built for sites that do not need comments at all, such as brochure sites, company sites, documentation sites, landing pages, and client websites where comments only add clutter or moderation overhead. + +== What Comment Free Zone removes == + +* The Comments menu in wp-admin. +* The Discussion settings screen. +* Comment links from the admin bar. +* The comments column from relevant list tables. +* Comment and trackback support on post types that support them. +* Comment blocks from block-based output. +* The comment meta box from the editor experience. +* Comment RSS feeds. +* Comment endpoints and comment-related fields in relevant REST API responses. +* Outgoing pings and incoming pingbacks. + +== Why site owners use it == + +* Keep WordPress focused on publishing instead of moderation. +* Reduce comment spam and comment-related noise. +* Simplify the admin for clients and editors. +* Remove comment UI from both classic and block-based experiences. +* Use a no-settings plugin that works immediately after activation. + +== Installation == + +1. In your WordPress admin, go to Plugins → Add New. +2. Search for "Comment Free Zone". +3. Install and activate the plugin. +4. Comment functionality is disabled immediately. No further configuration is required. + +You can also install the plugin manually: + +1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`. +2. Activate Comment Free Zone from the Plugins screen in WordPress. + +== Frequently Asked Questions == + += Does this plugin delete existing comments? = + +No. Comment Free Zone disables comment functionality and removes comment-related UI, but it does not delete existing comment data from your database. + += Does it disable pingbacks and trackbacks too? = + +Yes. The plugin disables pingbacks and trackbacks alongside standard WordPress comments. + += Does it work on custom post types? = + +Yes. The plugin removes comment and trackback support from post types that support those features. + += Do I need to configure anything after activation? = + +No. This is a no-settings plugin. Activate it and the plugin applies its changes immediately. + += Where do I report a bug or security issue? = + +If you've found a bug, please search the open issues on [GitHub](https://github.com/ProgressPlanner/comment-free-zone/issues/) first and open a new issue if needed. + +If it's a security issue, please report it through our [Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program](https://patchstack.com/database/vdp/comment-free-zone). + +== Screenshots == + + + +== Changelog == + += 1.0.2 = +* Minor naming updates. + += 1.0.1 = +* Updated the "Tested up to" WordPress version. + += 1.0.0 = +* Initial release. + +== Upgrade Notice == + += 1.0.2 = +Minor naming updates and compatibility metadata improvements.