System Requirements
System Requirements
To ensure the Private Comments plugin functions correctly on your WordPress site, your environment should meet the following minimum specifications.
WordPress Environment
- WordPress Version: 5.6 or higher.
- PHP Version: 7.4 or higher (PHP 8.0+ recommended).
- Database: MySQL 5.7+ or MariaDB 10.3+.
User Permissions
To install and manage this plugin, you must have an account with Administrator level permissions.
Once active, the plugin affects visibility for the following roles automatically:
- Administrator: Can view all comments.
- Post Author: Can view all comments on their own posts.
- Comment Author: Can view only their own comments.
- Other Users/Guests: Cannot view comments unless they are the author of the specific comment.
Browser Compatibility
The plugin's functionality is server-side and does not require specific front-end scripts; however, we recommend using the latest versions of modern browsers for the best administrative experience:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Safari
Dependencies
The Private Comments plugin is self-contained and does not require any third-party plugins or external APIs to function. It utilizes standard WordPress hooks (comments_clauses and wp_list_comments_args) to filter comment visibility.