How can I insert wpDiscuz into a page as a standalone comment wall - i.e. detached from any WP Post? - How-To and Troubleshooting

RE: How can I insert wpDiscuz into a page as a standalone comment wall - i.e. detached from any WP Post?

Astghik — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 09:21:57 +0000

Hi @wt8171,

Please make sure you don't load this shortcode on non-single (archive) pages. The wpDiscuz is designed to be loaded on a single post/page, it's not designed for archive pages like Categories, Tags, Author, Search, etc...

I'd also suggest you check out the points mentioned in this doc: https://wpdiscuz.com/docs/wpdiscuz-documentation/getting-started/missing-comment-form/

RE: How can I insert wpDiscuz into a page as a standalone comment wall - i.e. detached from any WP Post?

wt8171 — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 19:22:13 +0000

I added the code to my functions.php file, then I added the shortcode to the section where I want the standalone comment box to show up and its blank (see picture). Any help?

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RE: How can I insert wpDiscuz into a page as a standalone comment wall - i.e. detached from any WP Post?

Tom — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 21:08:53 +0000

You're loading wpDiscuz in post content wrapper, so you get that. Comment box should be loaded outside of post content, just below. It's would be better to add in post template file instead of adding shortcode (more info>). This shortcode is only for very specific cases if the user understand how can style page layout to make it correct. wpDiscuz is not designed to use with shortcode, wpDiscuz should replaces the default comment automatically. Make sure your default comments are there and work correct, then install wpDiscuz.

RE: How can I insert wpDiscuz into a page as a standalone comment wall - i.e. detached from any WP Post?

Anonymous — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 19:46:05 +0000

I understand that you may not support with third party theme. So I made a test with theme Twenty16 from wordpress.org, and I got exactly the same problem. You will find attached a copy of the page in the WP editor, and the page displayed. I just added the code of the shortcode in functions.php of the theme:

function my_wpdiscuz_shortcode() {
   if(file_exists(ABSPATH . 'wp-content/plugins/wpdiscuz/templates/comment/comment-form.php')){
      include_once ABSPATH . 'wp-content/plugins/wpdiscuz/templates/comment/comment-form.php';
   }
}
add_shortcode( 'wpdiscuz_comments', 'my_wpdiscuz_shortcode' );134,133

If I need to do something else, please tell me.

Otherwise, please provide feedback on what goes wrong here.

RE: How can I insert wpDiscuz into a page as a standalone comment wall - i.e. detached from any WP Post?

Tom — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 22:58:04 +0000

Hi theplacetobe, I'm sorry but we can't support such issues. We're not familiar with 3rd party solution you use with wpDiscuz.

not working with Divi Page Builder from Elegant Themes

theplacetobe — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 22:01:58 +0000

I have added the shortcode to my WP site using latest releases of WP and Divi from Elegant Theme. It provides a Page Builder where I can define rows and columns. I set up a row with 3 columns and put the shortcode in the middle column. Unfortunately, it does not work. Comments are displayed, but not in the column in the middle, there are above the columns: see live example here Do I need to change something or is it a Divi issue?

RE: How can I insert wpDiscuz into a page as a standalone comment wall - i.e. detached from any WP Post?

rcshep — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 03:59:15 +0000

Everything seems to work well just after install - will let you know if I run into any issues during testing it further - THANK YOU very much for your help - greatly appreciated!

RE: How can I insert wpDiscuz into a page as a standalone comment wall - i.e. detached from any WP Post?

Tom — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 23:47:51 +0000

You can create wpDiscuz shortcode. Put this code in active theme `functions.php` file:

function my_wpdiscuz_shortcode() {
   if(file_exists(ABSPATH . 'wp-content/plugins/wpdiscuz/templates/comment/comment-form.php')){
      include_once ABSPATH . 'wp-content/plugins/wpdiscuz/templates/comment/comment-form.php';
   }
}
add_shortcode( 'wpdiscuz_comments', 'my_wpdiscuz_shortcode' );

and then you can try to use this shortcode: Please note: WordPress Comment system is designed to be loaded on single post/page, it's not designed for archive pages like Categories, Tags, Author, Search, etc... So make sure you don't load widget with this shortcode on non-single (archive) pages. In WordPress Template file you can use:

if(file_exists(ABSPATH . 'wp-content/plugins/wpdiscuz/templates/comment/comment-form.php')){
      include_once ABSPATH . 'wp-content/plugins/wpdiscuz/templates/comment/comment-form.php';
}

How can I insert wpDiscuz into a page as a standalone comment wall - i.e. detached from any WP Post?

rcshep — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 01:29:31 +0000

Since a shortcode for wpDiscuz evidently does not exist, how (specifically) can I insert the wpDiscuz capabilities into whatever part of a page I choose solely as a standalone "comment wall" - i.e. independent of and NOT attached to any WP post? I can easily do this with the Facebook, Disqus, and other comment plugin shortcodes but very much want to do this with wpDiscuz instead. I'm using the Total theme and Users Ultra. Thank you very much for your help!