=== Brightery Absolute Comment Blocker ===
Contributors: brightery,brighterycom
Tags: comments, disable comments, anti-spam, block spam, security
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 1.0.0
Requires PHP: 7.2
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Completely disables all backend comment submissions (wp-comments-post.php, REST API, XML-RPC) to stop ghost comment spam.

== Description ==

Are you receiving comment moderation emails for a website that doesn't even have a front-end comment section? 

Simply hiding the comment form via your theme doesn't stop spambots. Bots bypass your website's visual layer and send spam data directly to WordPress's backend files and APIs. 

**Brightery Absolute Comment Blocker** permanently shuts down these invisible entry points to keep your inbox and database clean.

= Features =
* **Blocks Direct POST Requests:** Stops bots from brute-forcing the `wp-comments-post.php` file by instantly returning a 403 Forbidden status.
* **Disables REST API Comment Endpoints:** Prevents modern spam bots from injecting comments via the WordPress REST API.
* **Disables XML-RPC Comments & Pingbacks:** Plugs legacy vulnerabilities in `xmlrpc.php` used for flood attacks.
* **Cleans Up the Dashboard:** Removes the "Comments" menu item from your WordPress admin panel to keep your workspace uncluttered.
* **Zero Configuration:** Just install and activate. No settings pages, no bloat.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `brightery-absolute-comment-blocker` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory, or install directly through the WordPress plugins screen by uploading the zip file.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
3. That's it! Comments are now absolutely blocked at the server level.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Will this delete my existing comments? =
No, this plugin only blocks new comments from being submitted. Existing comments will remain untouched in your database.

= Do I need to configure any settings? =
No. The plugin works instantly upon activation to protect your site.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.
