How to Delete all comments on WordPress in bulk

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. Select all the comments you wish to remove by ticking the checkbox available as shown below.
      
   4. Select the bulk actions drop-down menu and click on “Move to Trash.”
      
   5. Click “Apply.”
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. Select the “Delete Comments” tab and tick the “Approved Comments” option.
      
   6. Finally, do not forget to hit the “Delete Comments” button.
      

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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