To remove automatic linking of urls in comments, simply open your functions.php file and paste the following:
remove_filter('comment_text', 'make_clickable', 9);
That’s all! Once saved, you can say bye bye to spammy links in comments.
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WordPress hack: Remove autolinks in comments