=== Delete All Comments in One Click for Free With / Without Hyperlink Option ===
Contributors: sourabhnagori
Donate link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sourabhnagori
Tags: comments, delete comments, bulk delete, comment management
Requires at least: 4.7
Tested up to: 6.5
Stable tag: 2.1
Requires PHP: 7.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A professional plugin to delete all comments from blog posts with options to preserve or remove hyperlinks.

== Description ==

**Delete All Comments in One Click for Free With / Without Hyperlink Option** is a powerful yet user-friendly plugin that allows you to easily manage and delete comments from your WordPress blog posts. With enhanced features and a professional interface, this plugin offers more control over the comment deletion process.

**Features:**

* Simple and intuitive interface in the WordPress admin area.
* Option to delete all comments or only comments without hyperlinks.
* One-click deletion process with confirmation for safety.
* Resets comment counts on all posts automatically.
* Secure implementation with nonce verification.
* Developed by Sourabh Nagori, an experienced WordPress developer.

**Warning:** Comment deletion is an irreversible action. Always backup your database before using this plugin.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/delete-all-comments-in-one-click` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
3. Navigate to "Enhanced Delete Comments" in the admin menu.
4. Choose your deletion option and click the "Delete All Comments" button.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is this action reversible? =

No, deleting comments is an irreversible action. Always backup your database before using this plugin.

= Who can use this plugin to delete comments? =

Only users with the 'manage_options' capability (typically administrators) can access and use this plugin.

= What's the difference between deleting with and without hyperlinks? =

The "without hyperlinks" option will only delete comments that do not contain HTML anchor tags (<a>). This can be useful if you want to preserve comments with external links.

= Will this plugin affect my posts in any way? =

The plugin only deletes comments and resets comment counts. It does not modify the content of your posts.

== Screenshots ==

1. The plugin admin page with deletion options and the "Delete All Comments" button.
2. Confirmation dialog before deletion.
3. Success message after comments are deleted.

== Changelog ==

= 2.0 =
* Major update with enhanced features and improved security.
* Added option to delete comments with or without hyperlinks.
* Improved UI with professional styling.
* Added "Buy Me a Coffee" support option.

= 1.0 =
* Initial release of the plugin.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 2.0 =
This version adds more flexibility with the option to preserve comments with hyperlinks. It also includes UI improvements and a way to support the developer.

== Credits ==

Developed by Sourabh Nagori.

== Support the Developer ==

If you find this plugin useful, consider buying the developer a coffee:

[Buy Me a Coffee](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sourabhnagori)

PayPal: sourabhnagori@live.in

== License ==

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. You can find the full text of the license in the LICENSE file included with this plugin or online at [https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html).

Copyright 2024 Sourabh Nagori. All rights reserved.