Bulk delete spam comments and user accounts, automatically ban their IPs to prevent spam from returning.
Alternatives to IP Ban
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Relevant replacements
WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Modern role editor, multiple roles, content control and smart role rules for WordPress.
LC Anti-Spam Registrationv1.4.20
Prevent fake and automated bot registrations with lightweight honeypots, rate limiting, and intelligent username analysis.
Honeypot Anti-Spamv1.1.1
Stop comment spam in WordPress with the honeypot technique. No captcha, no setup, lightweight and invisible to your visitors.
Lightweight, zero-dependency Proof-of-Work anti-spam protection for WordPress comments.
A simple and lightweight yet rock-solid plugin that blocks comment spam using multiple automatic detection methods.
Kumaro Anti-Spam Shieldv1.0.0
Lightweight, privacy-friendly WordPress comment spam protection with blocked keywords, honeypot, flood control, duplicate detection, and link limits.
A lightweight, invisible honeypot field for Contact Form 7 that helps reduce automated spam submissions without CAPTCHAs.
Lightweight anti-spam protection for Contact Form 7 without CAPTCHA. More details: https://gregbialowas.com/anti-spam-cf7
Lightweight honeypot spam protection for Contact Form 7. Zero config — just add [honeypot] to your form.