Stop Media Comment Spamming
Stops media comment spamming by removing the ability to comment on attachments.
The facts
- Rating
- 3★ from 6
- Active installs
- 800+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 23 Aug 2026
- Added
- Oct 2012
- Requires WP
- 5.2
- Tested up to
- WP 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- Downloads
- 18,354
Our analysis
AI-assistedStop Media Comment Spamming is a WordPress plugin designed to prevent spam comments on media file attachments. It specifically disables commenting on media files while allowing comments on posts and pages to remain active. This plugin is useful for site owners who want to reduce spam without restricting user interaction on their main content.
Best for: This plugin suits WordPress site owners who want to manage spam on media files while keeping comments enabled elsewhere.
What it does well
- ✓Removes comment ability on media attachments
- ✓Allows comments on posts and pages
- ✓Addresses spam targeting media files
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
Where it falls short
- •Only addresses spam on media files, not other areas
- •Limited information on effectiveness against all spam types
Verdict
Stop Media Comment Spamming offers a targeted solution for managing spam on media attachments, though it may not fully eliminate all spam issues.
From the developer
DeveloperWil's own description of Stop Media Comment Spamming, lightly tidied.
If you find your media file attachments are being targeted by spam comments then here is the solution for you.
Stop Media Comment Spamming removes the ability for visitors to comment on media attachments. It does not remove commenting from any other part of your WordPress installation.
Visitors will still be able to comment on your posts and pages.
Why would you need this plugin?
WordPress natively allows comments to be left on any file in the Media Library.
Unfortunately spammers can target this and quickly leave horrible and unrelated comments on your site.
WordPress provides no way in Admin Dashboard to disable this feature.
Some of the spam seems to get through popular spam filtering plugins.
You still want to allow visitors to comments on your posts and pages.
If only there was a plugin that allowed you to stop visitors leaving comments on media files.
Ta da! Here’s one.