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.

gossiped

Gossiped Comments replaces the default WordPress commenting system with a powerful, universal commenting platform that works across multiple websites.
Key Features:
<ul>
<li>Cross-Site Profiles – Users maintain one profile across all sites using Gossiped</li>
<li>Reputation System – Build reputation through quality comments and engagement</li>
<li>Real-Time Analytics – Track comment activity, user engagement, and site performance</li>
<li>Spam Protection – Built-in spam filtering and moderation tools</li>
<li>Modern Interface – Clean, responsive design with light/dark themes</li>
<li>Nested Replies – Unlimited reply depth with threaded conversations</li>
<li>Upvote/Downvote – Community-driven content rating</li>
<li>Live Activity Tracking – See who’s viewing and commenting in real-time</li>
<li>Email Notifications – Notify users of replies and new comments</li>
<li>Per-Post Control – Enable/disable comments on individual posts</li>
<li>Easy Moderation – Powerful admin tools to moderate, ban, and suspend users</li>
</ul>
Why Gossiped?
Traditional WordPress comments are isolated to each site. With Gossiped, your commenters build a reputation across the web, encouraging quality discussions and reducing spam.
How It Works:
<ol>
<li>Install and activate the plugin</li>
<li>Create a free account at <a href="https://gossiped.com/register" rel="nofollow ugc">Gossiped.com</a></li>
<li>Add your site and get your API key</li>
<li>Enter the API key in WordPress settings</li>
<li>Comments automatically appear on your posts</li>
</ol>
Privacy & Data:
<ul>
<li>Comments are stored on Gossiped’s secure servers</li>
<li>Full GDPR compliance</li>
<li>Users control their own data and profiles</li>
<li>No tracking scripts or cookies without consent</li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
Gossiped Comments connects to the Gossiped API (gossiped.com) to store and retrieve comments. When users comment, the following data is sent to Gossiped:
<ul>
<li>User’s name and email (if provided)</li>
<li>Comment content</li>
<li>Page URL and title</li>
<li>IP address (for spam protection)</li>
<li>User agent string</li>
</ul>
This data is stored on Gossiped’s secure servers. Users can delete their data at any time through their Gossiped account.
For full privacy details, see: https://gossiped.com/privacy
<h3>Support</h3>
For support, please visit: 
* Support Forum: https://gossiped.com/support 
* Documentation: https://gossiped.com/docs 
* Email: support@gossiped.com

Gossiped Comments

Universal commenting system with cross-site profiles, reputation scores, and real-time analytics.

Override Comment Options vs Gossiped Comments