{"id":17667,"date":"2017-11-15T13:30:45","date_gmt":"2017-11-15T18:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/?p=17667"},"modified":"2019-07-26T15:30:47","modified_gmt":"2019-07-26T20:30:47","slug":"anti-spam-wordpress-plugins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/anti-spam-wordpress-plugins\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Anti Spam WordPress Plugins to Clean Up Your Comments Section"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17776\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AntiSpam.png\" alt=\"best wordpress antispam plugins\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AntiSpam.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AntiSpam-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AntiSpam-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AntiSpam-1024x536.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Best WordPress Plugins for Anti Spam<\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ve finally done it, your site is gaining traction, and you\u2019re getting more traffic than ever before. However, once your site starts to pick up your traffic, you might also notice the rise of something else, too: spam comments.<\/p>\n<p>If you run a WordPress blog or website and have comments enabled, then you\u2019re probably well aware of the spam comments that fill your inbox. These can be a nuisance to sort through and delete yourself, but you don\u2019t want to stop moderating comments and have spam comments fill up your site.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, if you\u2019re using WordPress, then there\u2019s a way around this. There are dozens of anti-spam plugins you can use to help ward off those pesky spam comments.<\/p>\n<p>Below we profile 5 of the top anti-spam plugins you can use on your WordPress site.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/managed-wordpress-hosting\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12309\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/WordPress-Hosting-2.gif\" alt=\"Recommended WordPress Hosting\" width=\"468\" height=\"60\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/akismet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Akismet<b><\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17669\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Akismet.png\" alt=\"Akismet\" width=\"603\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Akismet.png 956w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Akismet-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Akismet-768x356.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Akismet is one of the most popular and longest running WordPress anti spam plugins. <a href=\"https:\/\/automattic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Automattic<\/a>, the team behind WordPress, developed this plugin. If you\u2019ve done a default installation of WordPress, then this plugin comes atomically installed.<\/p>\n<p>However, to use this plugin you\u2019ll need an API key, which is free and easy to setup. However, if you run a large commercial website, and need to moderate over 50,0000 comments per month, you&#8217;ll want to upgrade to a paid plan.<\/p>\n<p>Whenever a new comment is submitted to your site, Akismet runs through their cloud-based algorithm, and filters out any spam comments.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/antispam-bee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Antispam Bee<b><\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17670\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Antispam-Bee.png\" alt=\"Antispam Bee\" width=\"601\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Antispam-Bee.png 968w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Antispam-Bee-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Antispam-Bee-768x362.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Antispam Bee is a simple and free spam protection plugin. It doesn\u2019t require you to register or setup an account, just install the plugin and you\u2019ll be set. To filter out spam this plugin compares spam requests to an existing spam database, uses IP address checks, and Gravatar validating.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, this plugin will show the statistical data of spam requests blocked and filtered. There\u2019s also a feature that will delete any stored spam every couple of days, so it won\u2019t slow down your site. If you\u2019re looking for a simple spam solution, then this plugin is worth trying out.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-spamshield\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WP-SpamShield<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17671\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/WP-SpamShield.png\" alt=\"WP-SpamShield\" width=\"599\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/WP-SpamShield.png 972w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/WP-SpamShield-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/WP-SpamShield-768x357.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>WP-SpamShield is a very effective way to automate spam protection. It offers two levels of protection to help protect your site from spam. The first layer of protection works to block most automated spam tools, while the second layer uses an algorithm to filter out any spam requests that have made it past the first layer of protection.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also be able to protect your site against spam via comments and contact form spam. The plugin even integrates with other commonly used plugins like Gravity Forms, WooCommerce, and Contact Form 7.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been struggling with a ton of bot-created spam, this this is a great tool to use.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/cleantalk-spam-protect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AntiSpam by Cleantalk<b><\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17672\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/AntiSpam-by-Cleantalk.png\" alt=\"AntiSpam by Cleantalk\" width=\"601\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/AntiSpam-by-Cleantalk.png 971w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/AntiSpam-by-Cleantalk-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/AntiSpam-by-Cleantalk-768x357.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>AntiSpam by Cleantalk operates in a similar manner to Akismet, using a cloud-based system to evaluate spam comments. However, you can also create blacklists that will block requests from certain locations, IP addresses, emails and more.<\/p>\n<p>With this plugin, you\u2019ll be able to monitor spam comments and registrations across your comments, contact forms, registration pages, checkout pages, and much more. Basically, you\u2019ll be protected across any area a spam comment might occur.<\/p>\n<p>This plugin is currently offering a free trial, along with an $8 per year commitment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/zero-spam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WordPress Zero Spam<b><\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/WordPress-Zero-Spam-.png\" alt=\"WordPress Zero Spam\" width=\"600\" height=\"278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/WordPress-Zero-Spam-.png 961w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/WordPress-Zero-Spam--300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/WordPress-Zero-Spam--768x356.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>WordPress Zero Spam is an anti spam plugin that\u2019s very easy to setup. There\u2019s no need for any APIs or a complex setup process. It\u2019s not quite as feature heavy as the other anti spam plugins on this list, but it\u2019s free, quick to setup, and will get the job done.<\/p>\n<p>This plugin helps block spam comments and spam account registration. Plus, it also integrates with Contact Form 7, BuddyPress, Gravity Forms, and Ninja Forms, so your site will be spam free regardless of which contact form plugin you\u2019re using.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re having issues with spam comments on your existing WordPress site, or you want to protect yourself before it becomes an issue, then consider using one of the plugins above.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i>Any plugins you\u2019ve been using that we didn\u2019t include in the list above? Share your favorites in the comments below. <\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Best WordPress Plugins for Anti Spam You\u2019ve finally done it, your site is gaining traction, and you\u2019re getting more traffic&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":144,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[120,122,121,131],"class_list":["post-17667","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-web-and-hosting-tips","tag-shared-hosting","tag-website-builder","tag-wordpress-hosting","tag-wordpress-plugins"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.2 (Yoast SEO v23.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>5 Anti-Spam WordPress Plugins for Your Blog | HostGator<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you run a WordPress blog with comments enabled, then you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re well aware of the spam comments that fill your inbox. 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