Jeff Starr

This plugin overrides WordPress “automatically close comments” option on a per-post basis. So you can leave comments open on any post(s).
👉 Want to keep comments open on a few old posts? This plugin is for you.
👉 Uses only 4KB of code, so super lightweight, fast, and effective.
Features
<ul>
<li>Clean, secure code</li>
<li>Written according to the WP API</li>
<li>Simple, lightweight, and flexible</li>
<li>Localized and translation ready</li>
<li>Cleans up after itself when uninstalled</li>
</ul>
How it works
In the WordPress Discussion Settings, there is an option called “Automatically close comments on posts older than” whatever specified number of days. When this setting is enabled, comments will be disabled on any posts that are past the deadline, whatever “x” number of days.
What WordPress is missing is a simple way to override that global option on a per-post basis. That’s exactly what this plugin does.
For any post that is past the comment deadline, this plugin will display a small meta box on the “Edit Post” screen for each post. There you can check the box to enable comments on the post. Comments will then remain open for that post indefinitely, until the box is unchecked or the plugin is uninstalled. Check out the screenshot below to get a better idea.
For more details about how it works, visit the <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/override-comment-options/#installation" rel="ugc">Installation docs</a>.
Privacy
This plugin does not collect or store any user data. It does not set any cookies, and it does not connect to any third-party locations. Thus, this plugin does not affect user privacy in any way.
Override Comment Options is developed and maintained by <a href="https://x.com/perishable" rel="nofollow ugc">Jeff Starr</a>, 15-year <a href="https://plugin-planet.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress developer</a> and <a href="https://books.perishablepress.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">book author</a>.

Override Comment Options

Does exactly what it's supposed to do

Enables per-post override of "Automatically close comments on posts older than" option in the WP Discussion Settings.

Jayesh Chopda

Comment Emojis for WP adds a lightweight emoji picker to the default WordPress comment textarea on your site. Visitors can insert emojis into comments quickly, with optional search, recent emoji history, and picker layout controls.
Features include:
<ul>
<li>Add emojis directly to the default WordPress comment textarea.</li>
<li>Insert multiple emojis into a comment without leaving the form.</li>
<li>Save and display recently selected emojis in the picker.</li>
<li>Search emojis by name for faster selection.</li>
<li>Browse emojis by category or scroll through the picker.</li>
<li>Control picker layout, including picker position, filter position, and search panel position.</li>
<li>Hide selected interface elements such as search, recent emojis, or skin tone controls when you want a simpler experience.</li>
</ul>
This plugin follows WordPress coding standards and is designed to stay lightweight for optimal performance.
<h3>Setup</h3>
<ol>
<li>Go to Comment Emojis > Settings in your WordPress admin dashboard.</li>
<li>Configure the available options using the provided checkboxes and dropdowns.</li>
<li>Save your changes.</li>
<li>Open a post with the default WordPress comment form and test the picker.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Support</h3>
For support, visit the plugin’s support forum.
If you’d like to support ongoing development, donations are greatly appreciated: <a href="https://paypal.me/chopdajayesh" rel="nofollow ugc">Donate</a>

Comment Emojis for WP


Comment Emojis for WP is a fantastic plugin that enhances user interaction with a fun and intuitive emoji picker. It’s lightweight, fast, and allows both guests and logged-in users to react seamlessly. The emoji search and category filter make it easy to find the perfect reaction. A great addition for boosting engagement on any WordPress site! 🚀🎉


Fun and Easy Emoji Picker for Comments


I found this best lightweight plugin which enables website users to add emojis in while writing comments on any posts. It's by default not provided by WordPress for comment section to add emojis in it. It really worked for me. Thanks to the author of this plugin.


Lightweight plugin enables emogis in comments, by default WordPress not provided

Add a lightweight emoji picker to the default WordPress comment textarea so visitors can insert emojis quickly.

Override Comment Options vs Comment Emojis for WP