Classic Theme Comments and Discussion

Use this when adding or reviewing comments in a classic PHP theme: comments.php, comment list markup, comment pagination, the comment form, closed-comment states, and threaded reply behavior.

When to Use This Skill

• Creating or editing comments.php.
• Calling comments_template() from single.php, page.php, or a singular template part.
• Styling wp_list_comments() output or replacing a comment callback.
• Loading comment-reply.
• Fixing missing comment pagination, password-protected post leaks, or inaccessible comment navigation.

Call Comments From Singular Templates

In a singular template, call comments after the content when the post supports discussion.