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title: Post Comments
description: "## Overview The **Post Comments widget in SiteCraft** displays the WordPress comment section for posts or custom post types. It allows users to view existing comments and submit new ones directly within your custom single post layouts. --- ## Key…"
url: "https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/docs/post-comments/"
updated: "2026-04-28"
category: Dynamic Widgets
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# Post Comments

## Overview

The **Post Comments widget in SiteCraft** displays the WordPress comment section for posts or custom post types. It allows users to view existing comments and submit new ones directly within your custom single post layouts.

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## Key Features

- Displays native WordPress comments
- Supports comment form and comment list
- Works with posts and custom post types
- Inherits WordPress discussion settings
- Styling controls for form and comments
- Fully responsive design

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## Requirements

- Comments must be enabled in **WordPress Discussion Settings**
- Use this widget inside a **Single Post Template**

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## How to Enable the Widget

Before using the Post Comments widget, make sure it is enabled.

**Steps:**

1. Go to **SiteCraft → Dashboard → Widgets**
2. Find **Post Comments Widget**
3. Toggle to enable it
4. Click **Save Changes**

[![](https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/post-comments-switcher.png)](https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/post-comments-switcher.png)

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## How to Add the Widget in Elementor

1. Open your **Single Post Template** with Elementor
2. Search for **“Post Comments”** under SiteCraft widgets
3. Drag and drop it into your layout
4. Customize styling as needed

[![](https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/post-comments-el-scaled.png)](https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/post-comments-el-scaled.png)

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## Content Settings

Displays comments dynamically based on the current post.

[![](https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/post-comments-el-content-scaled.png)](https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/post-comments-el-content-scaled.png)

**Options:**

- **Comments Source** – WordPress native comments
- **Form Display** – Show/hide comment form *(if available)*

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## Style Settings

Customize the appearance of comments and form.

[![](https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/post-comments-el-style-scaled.png)](https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/post-comments-el-style-scaled.png)

**Available Controls:**

- **Typography** – Comment text, author, form labels
- **Text Color** – Customize colors
- **Form Fields** – Input styling (padding, border, background)
- **Button Styling** – Submit button colors and hover
- **Spacing** – Gap between comments and elements

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## Advanced Settings

Fine-tune layout and responsiveness.

[![](https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/post-comments-el-advanced-scaled.png)](https://sitecraft.themeshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/post-comments-el-advanced-scaled.png)

**Includes:**

- Margin & padding
- Responsive visibility
- Motion effects
- Positioning
- Background & border

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## Use Cases

Perfect for:

- Blog post pages
- Article discussions
- Community-driven content
- Review and feedback sections

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## Result

You can now display and style the comment section using the **SiteCraft Post Comments Widget**, enabling user interaction directly within your custom layouts.