The comment form is not displaying on WordPress blog posts

Hey,

If the comment form has mysteriously vanished from all your WordPress posts, there could be a few possible reasons for this issue. Below are some steps you can follow to identify and resolve the problem:

Check your WordPress settings:

Go to the WordPress admin dashboard & navigate to "Settings" -> "Discussion."
Ensure the option "Allow people to post comments on new articles" is checked.
Review other comments-rel and settings and ensure they are configured as desired.

Verify the post settings:

Open one of your WordPress posts where the comment form is missing.
In the post editor, make sure the "Discussion" box is checked under the "Document" settings (usually located in the right sidebar).
Ensure the "Allow comments" option is enabled for the specific post.

Check the theme settings:

If you are using a custom theme, theme-specific settings might affect the display of comments.
Review your theme's settings or options panel for any options related to comments or post layouts.
Look for any settings that could disable comments or hide the comment form.

Refreshes the setting

Refreshing the "Allow people to submit comments on new posts" setting by disabling and re-enabling it is ideal to ensure that the setting is adequately saved and applied.

Disable plugins:

Deactivate all plugins on your WordPress site temporarily.
Check if the comment form reappears on your posts. If it does, one of the plugins may be causing the issue.
Activate your plugins individually, checking after each activation to identify the plugin causing the problem.
Once you find the problematic plugin, consider updating it or finding an alternative.

Switch to a default theme:

Temporarily switch to a default WordPress theme, such as Twenty Twenty-One or Twenty Twenty-Two.
Check if the comment form appears with the default theme.
If the comment form shows up, it indicates that the issue lies within your previous theme.

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