Future updates

Overview

Disable Comments RB is actively evolving beyond its initial simple global toggle.

While the current version focuses on clarity and predictability, future updates will introduce more advanced functionality for users who need finer control over comment behavior.

All upcoming features are designed with the same core principles in mind: simplicity, safety, and performance.

Expanded comment control

Future versions of Disable Comments RB will introduce more granular control over where comments are enabled or disabled.

Planned improvements include:

disabling comments per post type
controlling comments on media and custom content types
clearer separation between global and selective rules

This will allow users to disable comments only where needed, without affecting the entire site.

Comment deletion tools

In addition to disabling comments, future updates will include comment deletion features.

Planned options include:

permanently deleting all comments
deleting comments for specific post types
deleting selected comment types (such as reviews)

All deletion actions will include clear warnings to prevent accidental data loss.

Multisite support

Disable Comments RB is planned to support WordPress Multisite environments.

Multisite-related features will include:

enabling or disabling comments across the entire network
applying comment rules to selected subsites
managing site-wide settings from a single interface

This will make the plugin suitable for large networks and enterprise WordPress installations.

WP-CLI support

Future versions will include WP-CLI commands for advanced users and automation.

WP-CLI support will allow:

enabling or disabling comments via command line
applying settings across multiple sites
integrating comment management into scripts and deployment pipelines

This is especially useful for developers and DevOps workflows.

Safe and incremental updates

All new functionality will be introduced gradually.

existing behavior will remain backward compatible
simple use cases will stay simple
advanced options will be optional

Users who only need a global toggle will not be affected by added complexity.

Stay updated

New features and improvements will be delivered through regular plugin updates via WordPress.

To stay informed:

keep the plugin updated
review changelogs after updates
follow future documentation updates

Next steps

Use the current global comment toggle
Follow plugin updates for new features
Explore advanced comment control as it becomes available

Documentation