=== MSBD Clean Comments === Contributors: shahalom, microsolutions Tags: remove bulk comments, delete bulk comments, delete comments, clean comments, all comments delete Requires at least: 5.3 Tested up to: 6.8 Stable tag: 1.1.3 Requires PHP: 7.4 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html A simple and lightweight WordPress plugin to delete bulk comments by comments status (spam, trash, pending, or approved). == Description == ### WordPress Plugin for Remove Unwanted Comments in Bulk Clean Comments is a simple and lightweight WordPress plugin that helps you easily remove unwanted comments in bulk. With just a few clicks, you can delete comments by their status — Spam, Trash, Pending, or Approved — directly from your WordPress dashboard. This plugin is especially useful for site owners who want to keep their database clean, improve performance, and maintain a clutter-free comments section without running complex SQL queries or using external tools. == 🎉 Key Features == * Delete bulk comments by status: Spam, Trash, Pending, or Approved * Two-click cleanup process from the admin area * Fast and reliable — uses WordPress core functions for safe deletion * Simple, lightweight, and easy to use * Compatible with all modern WordPress versions == Why use Clean Comments? == Over time, large numbers of spam or trashed comments can slow down your WordPress site. Clean Comments helps you maintain a healthy database by removing unnecessary comment entries quickly and safely — giving you a faster, cleaner site in seconds. == Installation == 1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` 2. Activate the plugin from the 'Plugins' menu 3. Navicate to "Tools → Clean Comments" == Frequently Asked Questions == = Is this plugin compatible with all latest versions of PHP, HHVM, et cetera, et cetera? = Short answer: probably. Long answer: I honestly don't know for sure. I made a simple plugin. That's why I recommend a minimum of PHP 8.0. Also I do specific tests to ensure that I stay compatible with PHP 8.2 = This plugin breaks my site! How do I fix it? = Deactivate the plugin and report this on the [GitHub project page](https://github.com/Micro-Solutions-Bangladesh/msbd-clean-comments/issues), so that I could take a look into the matter. = Does this plugin modify my WP installation? = **No** modification to the WordPress installation is made, therefore deactivation and/or uninstallation of this plugin returns your site to it's original state. = My question isn't answered here = Somehow we overlooked your question, We apologize for this. Please visit contact us page of Micro Solution Bangladesh for your query. == Screenshots == 1. Settings: Select a status of comments and Press Delete Comments. == Changelog == = 1.1.3 = * Rename the pulgin. = 1.1.2 = * Rename the pulgin with the slug "msbd-clean-comments". = 1.1.1 = * Update plugin to follow WP repository rules and regulations. = 1.1 = * Fix pending comments status value = 1.0 = * Initial release.