How to Enable Opt-in Checkbox for Comment Protection in WordPress
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2025 3:50 am
Before you create your own privacy box for comments, you should check if your theme already has this feature integrated.
First, check if your theme and WordPress core are up to date by going to Dashboard » Updates .
Check for WordPress and theme updates
If updates are available, simply install them. If you need help, please read our guide to updating WordPress safely .
Then go to Settings ” Discussion and scroll down to “Other comment settings”. Here, check the box next to “Show opt-in checkbox for comment cookies…”.
Enabling the GDPR checkbox in WordPress settings
Then simply click “Save Changes” to save your settings.
Now you can visit your WordPress site to see if these changes have added the missing cookie consent checkbox.
Clicking the 'Save Changes' button on the WordPress list of luxembourg cell phone number Discussion settings page
If you are up to date and still cannot see the comment privacy checkbox, then it means your theme is overriding the standard WordPress comment form.
We therefore recommend asking the theme developer to resolve this issue by opening a support ticket. For advice, see our guide on how to properly submit a WordPress support request .
Another option is to add the comment protection checkbox into your WordPress theme yourself. There are a few different ways to do this. Use the links below to go straight to the method you want:
The easiest way to add a comment privacy checkbox is to replace your current comment form with Thrive Comments 's .
First, check if your theme and WordPress core are up to date by going to Dashboard » Updates .
Check for WordPress and theme updates
If updates are available, simply install them. If you need help, please read our guide to updating WordPress safely .
Then go to Settings ” Discussion and scroll down to “Other comment settings”. Here, check the box next to “Show opt-in checkbox for comment cookies…”.
Enabling the GDPR checkbox in WordPress settings
Then simply click “Save Changes” to save your settings.
Now you can visit your WordPress site to see if these changes have added the missing cookie consent checkbox.
Clicking the 'Save Changes' button on the WordPress list of luxembourg cell phone number Discussion settings page
If you are up to date and still cannot see the comment privacy checkbox, then it means your theme is overriding the standard WordPress comment form.
We therefore recommend asking the theme developer to resolve this issue by opening a support ticket. For advice, see our guide on how to properly submit a WordPress support request .
Another option is to add the comment protection checkbox into your WordPress theme yourself. There are a few different ways to do this. Use the links below to go straight to the method you want:
The easiest way to add a comment privacy checkbox is to replace your current comment form with Thrive Comments 's .