AJAX comments with layered spam protection and no CAPTCHA. Threaded replies, load more, and 5 editable notification emails. Free, no pro version.
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Fast, modern WordPress comments: threaded replies, upvotes, comment subscriptions, spam protection and a Disqus importer. Zero JavaScript on load.
AOS Comment Spam Cleanupv1.6.3
Clean up comment spam by URL pattern, schedule auto-cleanups, block bots with a honeypot, and auto-score comment quality — all in one panel.
Comment cleaner: remove spam and unwanted comments, delete comments in bulk, automate removing comments with smart rules and a safe quarantine.
Disable comments globally on all posts or certain post types. Delete all comments at once, by post type or comment status. Manage links in comments.
Comments Deletionv3.1.1
Safely preview, filter, bulk delete and automatically clean WordPress comments, with product review protection and cleanup history.
Blocks disposable email at registration and comments to stop fake accounts and registration spam. 8,201 domains bundled, no API, no signup.
Bulk delete spam comments and user accounts, automatically ban their IPs to prevent spam from returning.
Modular dual-layer anti-spam protection for WordPress forms and comments with custom TLD and email filtering.
Quarivo Comment Shieldv2.3.3
Activate it and stay focused. Obvious comment spam is quietly quarantined, while possible false positives remain easy to review and restore.