wpDiscuz - Private Comments

Public comment sections are not a fit for every conversation. This add-on lets users start private comment threads for feedback or sensitive discussions, with visibility limited to the comment author, moderators, and site administrators. A private comment button is available when submitting a comment, and a button on parent comments lets users mark comments as private after submission.

Site owners can control which user roles may set comments as private and assign roles to moderate private threads. Private commenting can be enabled or disabled for specific comment forms or post types, which suits sites with different content areas. Customizable email alerts notify moderators when a new private comment is posted. The add-on works with the wpDiscuz commenting plugin and supports mobile layouts and right-to-left languages.

Features

• Private comment threads: Comments marked private are visible to the comment author, moderators, and site administrators, keeping the conversation limited to those participants.
• Comment privacy buttons: A button beside the comment submit control lets users mark a new comment private, while a button on parent comments can do the same after submission.
• Role-based permissions: Choose which user roles can set comments as private, so site owners can control who starts confidential conversations.
• Moderator role assignments: Assign specific user roles to moderate private comment threads and oversee these conversations.
• Form and post controls: Enable or disable private comments for individual comment forms or post types to suit different areas of a site.
• Moderator email alerts: Send customizable email notifications to moderators when a new private comment is posted.

Best for

• Community sites with private discussions
• Blogs handling sensitive feedback
• Site moderators overseeing private comments