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BotBlocker
Kills spam-bots, leaves humans standing. No CAPTCHAS, no math questions, no passwords, just spam blocking that stops spam-bots dead in their tracks.
The facts
- Rating
- 1.6★ from 10
- Active installs
- 200+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 25 Apr 2012
- Added
- Apr 2012
- Requires WP
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- WP 3.3.2
- Downloads
- 11,225
Our analysis
AI-assistedBotBlocker is a WordPress plugin designed to block automated comment spam without affecting legitimate users. It employs honeypot technology to identify and stop spam bots by tricking them into revealing themselves through actions that humans would not perform.
The plugin is intended for WordPress site owners who want to reduce comment spam while maintaining a user-friendly commenting experience. It requires no additional input from users, making it suitable for those who prefer a straightforward solution.
Best for: This plugin suits WordPress site owners looking for a simple way to manage comment spam.
What it does well
- ✓Blocks spam bots without hindering users
- ✓Uses honeypot technology for spam detection
- ✓No CAPTCHAs or extra input required
- ✓Configurable to block or flag spam comments
- ✓Works with most customized comment forms
Where it falls short
- •Low rating and limited active installs
- •Last updated in April 2012
- •Tested only up to WordPress version 3.3.2
- •Data indicates potential performance issues
Verdict
While BotBlocker offers a unique approach to spam management, its low rating and outdated status may raise concerns for potential users.
From the developer
Brandon Fenning's own description of BotBlocker, lightly tidied.
Since the vast majority of WordPress spam is automated in nature, the goal of BotBlocker is to block comment spam bots and not hinder users. This is accomplished through the use of honeypot technology, which tricks the spambot into identifying itself by performing actions that a human could not.
BotBlocker’s features include:
- Works out of the box to block spam
- Automatically stops spam-bots from commenting
- Zero hindrance to users: no CAPTCHAS, math questions, passwords or extra input required
- Zero false positives and ignores registered users
- Can be configured to completely block spam-bots or flag comments as spam
- Spam detection messages can be easily adjusted
- No javascript or cookies required
- Hooks into
wp-comments-post.phpto prevent spam-bots from directly submitting spam comments - Should work fine with most customized comment forms
- No API keys required
http://www.lform.com/botblocker/ for more information.
Plugin by LFORM, a web design company in New Jersey.
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