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TearSnow WFW CommentAPI Cleaner

Remove the deprecated WFW Comment API namespace and related tags from WordPress RSS feeds.
Version
1.0.0
Last updated
Jul 12, 2026

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The original Well Formed Web Comment API service is no longer maintained, and the domain is no longer controlled by the original owner.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.
Freeon paid plans
Tested up to
WordPress 7.0.1
This plugin is available for download for your site.