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TanTanNoodles Simple Spam Filter
A plugin that does a simple sanity check to stop really obvious comment spam before it is processed.
The facts
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 22 Oct 2008
- Added
- Oct 2008
- Requires WP
- 2.3
- Tested up to
- WP 2.6
- Downloads
- 22,955
Our analysis
AI-assistedTanTanNoodles Simple Spam Filter is a WordPress plugin designed to reduce comment spam by filtering out approximately 90% of obvious spam. It functions as a pre-filter, allowing legitimate comments that are blocked to be verified through a captcha system. If the captcha is not passed, those comments are discarded.
This plugin is suitable for users looking to manage comment spam on their WordPress sites, particularly those who want a straightforward solution without extensive configuration.
Best for: This plugin suits WordPress users seeking a simple way to manage comment spam.
What it does well
- ✓Filters out about 90% of obvious comment spam
- ✓Includes a captcha for verifying legitimate comments
- ✓Allows identification of potential spam words for filter tweaking
Where it falls short
- •Last updated in October 2008
- •Tested only up to WordPress 2.6
- •Directory score is low at 38/100
Verdict
While it offers basic spam filtering features, its outdated status and low directory score may limit its effectiveness and compatibility with newer WordPress versions.
From the developer
joetan's own description of TanTanNoodles Simple Spam Filter, lightly tidied.
A simple pre-filter to weed out the most obvious comment spam (about 90% of all spam).
Legitimate comments that get blocked (either by this plugin or by Akismet) can be presented with a captcha to confirm that the comment is legitimate. Comments that don’t pass the captcha will be immediately discarded.
Helps you identify potential spam words (you can use this to tweak the plugin’s filters).
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