=== Comment and Pingback Blocker by Himel ===

Contributors: himelahmed625016
Tags: disable comments, disable pingbacks, disable trackbacks, no comments
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.0.1
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A simple and lightweight plugin to completely disable comments, pingbacks, and trackbacks across your WordPress site.

== Description ==

This plugin is built for users who don’t need comments on their website and want a clean, distraction-free experience.

Once activated, it disables all comment-related features across the entire site — including posts, pages, custom post types, admin panel, and API endpoints.

It also disables pingbacks and trackbacks to prevent spam and unnecessary database usage.

No configuration needed. Just activate and you’re done.

== Features ==

- Disable comments on all post types
- Disable pingbacks and trackbacks
- Hide existing comments from frontend
- Remove Comments menu from admin dashboard
- Remove comment icon from admin bar
- Disable comment-related REST API endpoints
- Disable XML-RPC pingback functionality

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Done — comments and pingbacks are fully disabled

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I re-enable comments later? =
Yes. Simply deactivate the plugin and your comment system will work again.

= Does this delete existing comments from the database? =
No. It only hides and disables them. Your data remains safe.

= Will this affect my theme? =
No. The plugin works independently and is compatible with most themes.

= Is this plugin suitable for business websites? =
Yes. It is ideal for business, service, landing page, and portfolio websites.

== Screenshots ==

1. Comments menu removed from admin
2. No comment box on posts/pages
3. Clean admin bar without comment icon

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
- Initial release
- Disabled comments, pingbacks, and trackbacks
- Removed admin UI elements
- Blocked REST API and XML-RPC comment endpoints

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of the plugin.