How to delete all comments on WordPress in bulk September 3, 2024

This article explains how to delete all comments on WordPress in bulk. In this article, we will see how to delete all comments via two methods: using the WordPress Admin dashboard and using a WordPress plugin.

Let us explore the two methods:

1. Using the WordPress Admin Dashboard:
   1. Log in to the WordPress admin dashboard.
   2. Select the “Comments” section from the left-hand side of the screen.
      
   3. TO Select the comments you wish to remove. If you want to delete all comments, repeat the process for all comment statuses (Approved, Pending, Spam, and Trash, if applicable
      
      
   4. Select the bulk actions drop-down menu and click on “Move to Trash.”
      
   5. Click “Apply.”
       “The selected comments will be moved to the Trash. To permanently delete them, open the Trash section and remove the comments permanently” 
2. Using a WordPress plugin (WP Bulk Delete):
   1. Log in to WordPress.
   2. If the plugin is already installed, click on “WP Bulk Delete.”
   3. If the plugin isn’t installed, add it using the “Plugin” option.
      
   4. Locate the “WP Bulk Delete” option from the side menu.
      
   5. TO Select the “Delete Comments” tab and choose the appropriate comment statuses you want to remove. If you want to delete all comments, ensure all available comment statuses are selected
      
   6. Review the selected options and click the “Delete Comments” button to proceed with the deletion
      

This method allows you to bulk delete all comments on WordPress. We hope you found our article helpful. If you run into any issues, do not hesitate to reach out to our support team.

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