wpDiscuz Private Comments 7.1.0

wpDiscuz Private Comments is a WordPress plugin addon for the wpDiscuz comment system that lets users create private comment threads. Instead of publishing every reply to the public, you can keep certain discussions confidential between the people who need to be involved.

Private threads are available to website administrators, moderators, and the thread owner. This helps resolve sensitive questions, disputes, or clarifications without exposing them to the wider visitor audience.

By combining private visibility with an organized moderation workflow, the addon supports smoother collaboration and more controlled comment experiences across your WordPress site.

Main Features

• Private comment threads — Enables commenters to start discussions that are not shown to the general public.
• Thread owner access — Keeps the author of the private thread able to view and continue the conversation.
• Admin visibility — Allows site administrators to read and manage private threads when needed.
• Moderator access — Gives moderators access to confidential discussions for review and moderation.
• Confidential by default — Limits visibility so private replies stay restricted to the intended group.
• Seamless wpDiscuz integration — Works as a companion addon to the existing wpDiscuz comment setup.
• Thread-level control — Applies privacy rules to specific threads, keeping public and private conversations separate.
• Moderation workflow support — Helps streamline handling of sensitive exchanges by separating them from public comments.

Benefits

• Stronger privacy — Keeps sensitive discussions confidential between admins, moderators, and the thread owner.
• Cleaner public threads — Reduces off-topic or sensitive messages appearing in the main comments area.
• Better moderation focus — Makes it easier to review only the private conversations that require attention.
• Improved user experience — Encourages constructive dialogue by letting users choose restricted, safer conversation spaces.
• Controlled collaboration — Maintains clear visibility rules so participants know who can see which replies.

Who is it suitable for?

• WordPress blogs and media sites with active comment sections
• WooCommerce stores that moderate customer discussions and feedback
• Online communities and forums built with wpDiscuz
• Membership sites handling sensitive user-to-moderator conversations
• Agencies managing multiple WordPress client sites and moderation workflows
• Websites using Elementor pages where comment UX consistency matters