Title: Comments are closed
Last modified: August 22, 2016

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# Comments are closed

 *  Resolved [sallam](https://wordpress.org/support/users/sallam/)
 * (@sallam)
 * [11 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/comments-are-closed-22/)
 * After installing your plugin, all my wordpress 4.1.1 posts now show: “comments
   are closed” , even for admin!
    Comments were open just before installing the 
   plugin. I tried everything to re-open them but failed? From WP settings its allowed.
   I tried disabling the plugin, but comments were still closed I tried even uninstalling
   the plugin, yet comments are still closed! What can I do now please?
 * [https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-spamshield/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-spamshield/)

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 *  Plugin Contributor [redsand](https://wordpress.org/support/users/redsand/)
 * (@redsand)
 * [11 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/comments-are-closed-22/#post-5890916)
 * Hi Sallam,
 * WP-SpamShield does not interact with the WordPress setting that closes comments.
 * The only way that could happen is if you either changed the setting yourself 
   by accident, or you have another plugin that did this.
 * There is absolutely no code in WP-SpamShield that would modify this setting in
   WordPress or close comments.
 * When the plugin is uninstalled, it completely removes itself, including all settings
   and files and doesn’t leave a trace of itself in a site afterward.
 * To re-enable comments you’ll need to go to your WordPress Settings – > Discussion
   Settings and check the box for “Allow people to post comments on new articles”
   and then you’ll need to check individual posts and make sure they aren’t disabled
   there. The setting may be hidden so click “Screen Options” in the top right, 
   then check “Discussion”, and then look below and make sure “Allow comments.” 
   is checked.
 * Please see this:
    - [Settings Discussion Screen](http://codex.wordpress.org/Settings_Discussion_Screen)
    - [Writing Posts](http://codex.wordpress.org/Posts_Add_New_Screen)
 * – Scott
 *  Thread Starter [sallam](https://wordpress.org/support/users/sallam/)
 * (@sallam)
 * [11 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/comments-are-closed-22/#post-5890934)
 * Thanks for the quick reply.
    You were right. I have adjusted the wp settings 
   and comments are now back. I have to manually reopen comments in the last 10 
   posts or so.
 * The problem wasn’t related to your plugin.
    Please accept my apologies. I’ve 
   re-installed your plugin. And thanks so much for your kind and prompt support.
 *  Plugin Contributor [redsand](https://wordpress.org/support/users/redsand/)
 * (@redsand)
 * [11 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/comments-are-closed-22/#post-5890936)
 * You’re welcome, Sallam. I understand how uncomfortable it can be when there is
   suddenly an unexplained change on a website.
 * No problem. 🙂
 * You’re very welcome. Have a good one.

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