Offline-first comment spam protection for WordPress with multiple configurable detection checks.
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Gecka Antispamv1.3.0
Stops spam on every form without a captcha: honeypot, timing checks and a filter that learns from your moderation. Nothing leaves your server.
Kama SpamBlockv2.0.0
Light and invisible protection against basic automated comment spam. Pings and trackbacks check for real backlinks.
La Sentinelle antispamv4.2.0
Feel safe knowing that your website is safe from spam. La Sentinelle will guard your WordPress website against spam in a simple and effective way.
Data443 Anti-Spamv1.0.2
Blocks comment and form spam by classifying the URLs it contains against the Data443 classification API.
BragDeal Spam Guardv3.5.1
Block form and comment spam with keyword, email and injection rules, validation and moderation. No account, no API key, no external service.
Find spam comments by links, author URL or SQL injection probes, then bulk delete them in one click. Clean up thousands of comments fast.
Onsite Spam Guardv1.7.1
Spam protection for comments, Contact Form 7, WooCommerce, Jetpack and WP Job Manager forms — no external services, API keys or CAPTCHAs.
DamaSoft Antispamv2.0.4
Local antispam for comments and WooCommerce reviews. Honeypot, browser check, heuristics and a self-learning filter. No external service.
Antispam Beev2.11.13
Sophisticated antispam plugin for effective daily comment and trackback spam-fighting. Built with data protection and privacy in mind.