AJAX comments with layered spam protection and no CAPTCHA. Threaded replies, load more, and 5 editable notification emails. Free, no pro version.
Alternatives to Tolstoy Comments
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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.
Block List Updaterv1.0.2
Automatic updating of the comment block list in WordPress with antispam keys from GitHub.
DamaSoft Antispamv2.0.4
Local antispam for comments and WooCommerce reviews. Honeypot, browser check, heuristics and a self-learning filter. No external service.
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.
Antispam Beev2.11.13
Sophisticated antispam plugin for effective daily comment and trackback spam-fighting. Built with data protection and privacy in mind.
The best anti-spam protection to block spam comments and spam in a contact form. The most trusted antispam solution for WordPress and WooCommerce.
Spam Destroyerv2.1.7
Kills spam dead in it's tracks. Be gone evil demon spam!
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.
Offline-first comment spam protection for WordPress with multiple configurable detection checks.