=== Lazy Social Comments ===
Contributors: joelcj91,duckdev
Tags: facebook comments, lazy load, comments
Donate link: https://www.paypal.me/JoelCJ
Requires at least: 3.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 3.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

[DISCONTINUED] Facebook has permanently shut down the Facebook Comments embed. This plugin can no longer function.

== Description ==

**⚠️ This plugin has been discontinued and will not receive further updates.**

Facebook (Meta) permanently shut down the Facebook Comments embed (along with other social plugins) on **February 10, 2026**. Since this plugin's only purpose was to lazy load the Facebook Comments embed, it can no longer function. This is a Facebook decision and there is no workaround.

= What this final version does =

- Removes all Facebook Comments code from your site.
- Restores native WordPress comments automatically.
- Shows an admin notice explaining the situation.

= What you should do =

1. Deactivate and delete this plugin.
2. Your site will continue using native WordPress comments.

= Important note about old comments =

Comments posted through Facebook Comments were stored by Facebook, not in your WordPress database. They cannot be exported or recovered.

= Looking for an alternative? =

If you want a lazy loaded commenting system, check out [Disqus Conditional Load](https://wordpress.org/plugins/disqus-conditional-load/) from the same author — it lazy loads Disqus comments the same way this plugin lazy loaded Facebook comments.

Thank you to everyone who used this plugin over the years. ❤️

== Installation ==

Do not install this plugin. It is discontinued because Facebook shut down the Facebook Comments embed.

If you already have it installed, update to this final version, then deactivate and delete it.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Why is this plugin discontinued? =

Facebook (Meta) permanently shut down the Facebook Comments embed on February 10, 2026. Without it, this plugin has nothing to load.

= Can I get my old Facebook comments back? =

No. Those comments were stored by Facebook, not on your site, and Facebook has not provided an export.

= What happens to comments on my site now? =

This final version restores native WordPress comments automatically.

= Is there an alternative? =

For a lazy loaded commenting system, see [Disqus Conditional Load](https://wordpress.org/plugins/disqus-conditional-load/) by the same author.

== Changelog ==

= 3.0.0 (16/09/2026) =

- ⚠️ Plugin discontinued: Facebook permanently shut down the Facebook Comments embed on February 10, 2026.
- 🧹 Removed all Facebook Comments code.
- ✅ Restored native WordPress comments.
- 📢 Added admin notice explaining the discontinuation.

= 2.0.5 (11/01/2023) =

- 🐛 Security fixes.

= 2.0.4 (03/09/2019) =

- 📦 Added comment moderation link.

= 2.0.3 (11/09/2018) =

- 📦 New filter (lfc_supported_post_types) to add custom post support.
- 🐛 Fixed cpt support.

= 2.0.2 (08/03/2018) =

- Tested with WP 4.9
- Plugin name change.

= 2.0.1 (21/08/2016) =

- On Scroll lazy load method.
- Ability to work with other FB plugins.
- Complete revamp of plugin code.

= 1.0.0 =
* Added first version

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 3.0.0 =
Plugin discontinued — Facebook shut down the Comments embed permanently. This update removes Facebook code, restores native WordPress comments, and asks you to delete the plugin.
