This is a Free Add-On and Enabled on All Websites

Overview


With the Community Comments Add-On, enable comments on all of the Post Type detail pages by logged-in members.


Add native comment functionality to the website. Logged-in, active members will be able to leave comments on the website’s content and reply to other members’ comments.


This website add-on eliminates the need to use a third-party solution, such as Disqus, and provides a seamless user experience.


Enabling the Add-On


  1. Go to Interactions » Post Comments:



  2. In the next page click on "Comment Settings":



  3. Within Comment Settings select "Yes" to enable the functionality:



  4. Now all of the settings will appear:



  5. Click "Save" to use the default settings for this functionality.


In-Depth Look at the Settings




1. Comments Section Title Text: The title will display like this




2. Set the Maximum Character Limit for Comments:



If no maximum is set, there won't be a limit to the characters allowed in the comment.


3. Moderate Comments Before Being Published:

These comments can be approved/declined in the backend Admin dashboard explained in the section below.



Text Label Variable: comments_pending_approval




4. Enable For All Post Types?

If selecting "No" - it is important to check the Post Types that will be able to receive comments. Otherwise the comments will not be enabled for any of the post types.


5. Display Comments Count:

Yes - Above Post




Yes - Above Comment Section



Yes - Above Post and Comment Section




6. Display Comments Count In Search Results?

Yes:




Showing Member Badges on Post Comments 


If the Member Badges Add-on is enabled on the website, the badges will display once a comment is submitted:





Filter Post Comments via Keyword Search 




Available Sort Order Options for Comments



Backend/Admin Functionality




  1. Bulk Change Status:



  2. Post Type



  3. Filter Status



  4. Member Name or ID



  5. Keyword or Post Title



Individual Actions within each Comment


  1. Actions Drop-down:



  2. Member Information:



  3. Individual Status Change:



  4. Post Title Link:



  5. "View All Comments":



  6.  Edit the comment:




NOTE: Members must be active in order to be able to post a comment. If a not active member attempts to comment a post an error message will display letting them know their account must be active:



For additional questions or help setting this up, please submit a ticket to [email protected] or create a ticket HERE