=== Comments Limiter WP ===
Contributors: Doctor Soft
Tags: comments, limit, user roles, WordPress, plugin, restrict comments, time limit
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.7
Stable tag: 1.3
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
== Description ==
The “Comments Limiter WP” plugin allows you to limit the number of comments a user can post within a configurable time limit.
You can set global time limits, as well as specific limits for different user roles. It is ideal for preventing spam and managing excessive commenting.
== Features ==
– Set a time limit (in hours) for comments (default is 24 hours).
– Limit the number of comments a user can post in that time limit.
– Set different comment limits for different user roles (e.g., admins, editors, subscribers).
– Admins and editors are exempt from comment limits.
– Easy-to-use settings page in the WordPress admin panel.
== Installation ==
1. Upload the `comments-limiter-wp` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
3. Navigate to the ‘Settings’ > ‘Comment Limiter’ page to configure the plugin.
== Configuration ==
1. **Time Limit**: Set the time limit in hours for the user comments (default is 24 hours).
2. **Comment Limit**: Define the default number of comments allowed per user.
3. **Role-Based Limits**: Set specific comment limits for different user roles (e.g., admins, editors, subscribers).
4. Save the changes to apply the limits.
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= How do I set the comment limit for different user roles? =
Go to the plugin settings page in your WordPress admin, and you will see an option to set a comment limit for each user role.
= Does the plugin limit comments for admins? =
No, admins and editors are exempt from the comment limits by default. You can customize this behavior by modifying the plugin code.
= How can I modify the time limit for comments? =
You can set the time limit (in hours) through the plugin settings page.
== Changelog ==
= 1.3 =
* Added role-specific comment limits.
* Fixed issue with admins being limited incorrectly.
* Enhanced plugin settings page for better user experience.
= 1.2 =
* Bug fixes and minor performance improvements.
* Improved admin menu and plugin settings page.
= 1.1 =
* Initial release with basic time-based comment limiting functionality.
== Upgrade Notice ==
= 1.4 =
Role-specific comment limits are now available! Update to configure comment limits per role and prevent issues with admins.
== Support ==
If you encounter any issues or need help with the plugin, feel free to reach out on the WordPress plugin support forum, or contact the plugin author directly at [Your Contact Email].