Can't disable pings and trackbacks

  • When I go into my options and uncheck the box then save it stays checked. Is there a specific configuration file that these settings are stored in? Do I have to maybe give file permissions to that file if so?

    Also I have run a sql query I found to set them to disabled for all older posts but that seems to not have worked, unless it’s due to this setting still being on.

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  • Thread Starter SonicGT

    (@sonicgt)

    So, I’ve just tried to go directly into the database and change the wp_options table setting of default_ping_status to closed and it says it changed but then I query the table again and its back to open, any help is greatly appreciated

    Thread Starter SonicGT

    (@sonicgt)

    Anyone have any thoughts on why I can’t disable this setting? I can disable comments and it stays unchecked, but pingbacks and trackbacks just remains checked even if I uncheck it and save settings

    I have the same issue …

    @sonicgt
    Okay, I found what was wrong on my installation. I use the plugin “Spam Free WordPress” – and that Plugin overrides these controls. You have to modify the SPW-Code or check the “Close Pingbacks” Box in sfw-Settings. It also disabled your blog pinging other blogs – but since I don’t want this spammy things, I may as well also disable pinging others.

    Thread Starter SonicGT

    (@sonicgt)

    @faldrian
    This is great that you found this. I also use Spam Free WordPress and didn’t even realize it had the same setting to override the default.

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