If you want to disable all comments on your old WordPress posts without manually editing each post, you can use the bulk action feature instead. Here’s how to do it.
- Go to Posts
- From your WordPress dashboard, navigate to the ‘Posts’ section.
- Select All Posts
- Use the checkbox at the top left to select all the posts you want to edit.
- Choose Bulk Action
- From the ‘Bulk Actions’ dropdown menu, choose “Edit” and click “Apply.”
- Disable Comments
- In the ‘Comments’ dropdown menu, select “Do not allow.”
- Click “Update” to apply changes to all selected posts.
- Verify Changes (Optional)
- You can double-check individual posts to ensure comments are disabled.
- Go to “Quick Edit” for any post and ensure that the “Allow Comments” option is unchecked.
That’s it. You’ve successfully disabled comments on all of your old WordPress posts without going through them one by one. This is a great way to maintain control over your site’s content and keep outdated posts clean and distraction-free.
