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Comments are one of the best parts of a website. They are also surprisingly easy to lose. One wrong click from a moderator, or one person cleaning up something they didn't like, and a whole conversation is gone for good.
The Disable Delete Comments plugin fixes that. It simply stops comments from being permanently deleted, so everything stays saved in your database.
Why it matters
On most sites, comments can be deleted quickly and quietly. That can mean:
- Useful discussions disappearing
- Moderators removing things they shouldn't
- Customer feedback or support history getting lost
- Accidental deletions you can't undo
When deletion is turned off, every interaction stays traceable. That's good for transparency, for audits, and for the trust of your community.
When to use it
- Blogs, forums and learning platforms where discussions are part of the content
- Businesses that need to keep customer feedback or support threads on record
- Teams with several moderators, where you want an extra layer of control over permissions
- Client sites, where you want content rules enforced from day one
What you get
- Comments can't be permanently removed
- No data is lost without a trace
- Better accountability across your team
- Protection from both accidental and intentional removals
- A small, lightweight plugin that doesn't slow your site down
Need something more advanced?
Some projects need more than a simple on and off switch: role-based permissions, soft delete with restore, or a full audit log of who did what. If that sounds like your site, I can build a custom version for you. Get in touch and tell me what you need.
Comments are people's opinions, questions and feedback. This plugin makes sure none of it quietly disappears.
Need something like this built?
I build custom WordPress plugins, websites and web apps. Tell me what you need.