Description
TearSnow WFW CommentAPI Cleaner removes the deprecated WFW (Well Formed Web) Comment API namespace from WordPress RSS feeds.
Older WordPress versions included the following XML namespace:
xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
The original Well Formed Web Comment API service is no longer maintained, and the domain is no longer controlled by the original owner. Keeping references to an abandoned external domain may expose users to unintended third-party content.
This plugin removes the deprecated WFW namespace and related feed elements without modifying WordPress core files.
Features
- Removes deprecated WFW Comment API namespace from RSS 2.0 feeds.
- Removes unused WFW comment RSS elements.
- Lightweight with no settings required.
- Does not modify WordPress core files.
- Works automatically after activation.
Installation
- Upload the
tearsnow-wfw-commentapi-cleanerfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
- WordPress feeds will no longer include the deprecated WFW Comment API references.
FAQ
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Does this plugin modify WordPress core files?
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No. This plugin only filters the generated feed output and does not modify WordPress core files.
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Does this affect RSS feed readers?
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No. The removed namespace belongs to a deprecated comment API and is not required by modern RSS readers.
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Does this remove comments from my website?
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No. This plugin only removes unused XML feed elements related to the old WFW Comment API.
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Which feeds are supported?
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Currently, this plugin targets RSS 2.0 feeds.
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Contributors & Developers
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release.
- Remove deprecated WFW Comment API namespace from RSS feeds.
- Remove WFW comment RSS elements.