Hide Pingbacks From the Recent Comments Widget
Leaves pingbacks and trackbacks out of the Recent Comments widget and the Latest Comments block, so they show only real conversations.
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Code
add_filter( 'widget_comments_args', function ( $args ) {
// Only real comments: no pingbacks, trackbacks or other notes such as order notes.
$args['type'] = 'comment';
return $args;
} );Notes
Also filters out other special comment types, such as WooCommerce order notes.
How to add this snippet
- Install WPIDE on your WordPress site (it is free) and open Code Snippets.
- Use snippet above adds it from the library in one click. Or copy the code into a new snippet with the same code type.
- It is added inactive: review the code and settings, then switch it on.