Are Comments in WP a “custom” post type?

  • Resolved xroox

    (@xroox)


    5 years ago

    Just curious how comments are considered by WP’s database / CMS.

    Are they considered their own post type?

    Thanks!

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  • Moderator Steven Stern (sterndata)

    (@sterndata)

    Volunteer Forum Moderator

    5 years ago

    No. They’re comments, their own thing. Custom post types are stored in the wp_posts table. Comments get their own tables.

    Thread Starter xroox

    (@xroox)

    5 years ago

    Thanks Steven!

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