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I tested so many plugins to stop spam registrations but only CleanTalk worked!!!
Just install it and spam stopped immediately.
Thank you so much!!!
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Decorate your website forms for the holidays
New Year is coming and we’ve got some holiday spirit news for you!
We are launching an option for the Anti-Spam plugin, which adds special designs for your WordPress websites’ standard comment forms, including holiday designs. Not only does this attract attention in your comment form, but it also is an active protection against bots and strengthens your site’s defense.
We are actively working on this option and you can check an example of the form design in the comments below this post. The option is currently in beta but is available in the Anti-Spam plugin starting from version 6.47, which has already been released.
Please write, what you think about the option in the comments below, we really want your opinion.
How to enable decorated forms
Step 1: Go to the Anti-Spam plugin Settings and click on the Advanced settings link.
Step 2: Enable the Holiday form decoration option by switching it to on. Then press the Save changes button.
Step 3: Check the result – go to your site and see if the decoration works well. If not – please let us know in the comments below this post.
Post update Feb 02 2025. Announcement: Holiday Form Decoration Feature Removal Due to Low Demand
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Thank You for 3,000 Reviews!
We are beyond grateful to announce that, thanks to you, we’ve hit 3,000 reviews on WordPress.org! This milestone reflects your trust, support, and shared journey with us.
Every review is more than just feedback – it’s a story, a connection, sometimes mistakes =) and a reminder of why we do what we do. Your words inspire us to grow, improve, and continue delivering the best.
To each and every one of you, thank you for being part of our community. There are a lot of milestones waiting ahead!
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CleanTalk Anti-Spam as a No-jQuery WordPress Plugin for Optimal Performance
With this update, we polished CleanTalk Anti-Spam to do what it’s supposed to do the best. And here’s what was improved in the plugin in more detail.
What Did We Do
- Reducing jQuery Dependency
- Why jQuery? jQuery was often included to handle some JavaScript tasks but sometimes added extra weight to your website.
- New Approach: We replaced jQuery with native JavaScript where possible. This will reduce the amount of code needed to load and parse, hence offering faster page load times.
- Simplify Handling of AJAX
- AJAX and Anti-Spam: AJAX helps perform real-time anti-spam checks. However, incorrect AJAX requests may make your website slow.
- Improved AJAX: We further improved our AJAX handling by reducing the number of requests and enhancing the data transfer process. This will keep the anti-spam checks lean without interfering with the user experience at all.
- The debug_ajax Option
- The debug_ajax option was only given for development purposes and seldom, if ever, used in production environments. To make the plugin core even slimmer, we removed this option.
- comments__manage_comments_on_public_page Option
- That is when comments need to be enabled on a public page. Comment visibility and comment moderation make the option work seamlessly without compromising security.
Results
With these optimizations, you will be guaranteed that your website-essentially pages with an active comment section see a significant improvement in speed and performance that will positively reflect in the visitor experience with better SEO rankings and hence a better overall user experience.
Let’s see what PageSpeed Insights has to say:
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Update Today
We recommend that you update to the latest release of CleanTalk Anti-Spam to take advantage of these performance enhancements.
Automatic Update:
- Check for Updates:
- Go to your WordPress admin dashboard.
- Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins.
- Locate the “Anti-Spam by CleanTalk” plugin.
- You’ll see a “Update Now” button next to the plugin name.
- Update the Plugin:
- Click the “Update Now” button.
- WordPress will automatically download and install the latest version of the plugin.
- Reducing jQuery Dependency
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Security vulnerability in CleanTalk plugins fixed – please update your plugins
There was a security vulnerability, that was discovered in both Anti-Spam (versions <= 6.43.2) and Security & Malware scan (versions <= 2.145). The vulnerability was relevant to some users, who had created an account, but hadn’t inputed the Access Key. The vulnerability was discovered, but wasn’t exploited.
We’ve taken immediate action to address this issue and fixed all the vulnerabilities. The only thing you need to do is to ensure, that you use an up-to-date version of the plugin.
How to update the plugin
To protect your website, please update the plugins to the latest version as soon as possible. This update will ensure that your website is secured against the vulnerability.
- Log in to your WordPress Dashboard: Access your website’s administrative area.
- Navigate to “Plugins”: Click on the “Plugins” menu.
- Update Your Plugins: Look for the available updates for both Anti-Spam and Security plugins. Click the “Update Now” button for each plugin.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Your security is our top priority, and we appreciate your prompt attention to this matter.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to drop a comment below or create a private ticket.
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Bots and Your Website: How Much of Your Traffic is Fake?
Not all your website traffic is genuine. Hidden within your analytics are bots – automated programs that can mimic human behavior. Think of them like little robots that visit your website and pretend to be people. While some bots are harmless (like the ones that help Google find your site), others can cause trouble. They can clog up your contact forms with spam, create fake accounts, and even place phony orders. Those fake traffic bots are like a bunch of party crashers at your online store who aren’t there to buy anything, just to cause a mess!
Just how big is this problem?
Well, studies show that up to 30% of all web traffic might actually be bots! That means almost one in three “visitors” to your site might not be a real person. And when it comes to contact forms, things get even worse. Experts say that up to 40% of all form submissions could be spam generated by bots. That’s a lot of wasted time and effort dealing with junk! Even registrations and orders can be affected, with estimates suggesting that 10% of new accounts and 5% of online orders could be fake.
Why should you care?
These sneaky bots can cause a lot of headaches for businesses. They can:
- Waste your time: Dealing with spam messages and fake accounts takes time and effort away from real customers.
- Mess up your data: Bots can make your website statistics unreliable, making it harder to understand how real people are using your site.
- Hurt your reputation: If your contact form is full of spam, it makes your business look unprofessional.
- Cost you money: Fake orders can lead to financial losses and logistical nightmares.
So, what can you do about it?
Imagine having a super-smart bouncer for your website, someone who can spot fake traffic bots before they even get through the door. That’s what CleanTalk Anti-Spam and Security plugins do! They’re like a 24/7 security team dedicated to keeping your website safe and clean.
Here’s how CleanTalk helps protect your forms and keeps spam away:
- CleanTalk is a pro at protecting all kinds of forms on your website, from contact forms to registration forms and even order forms. It checks every submission to make sure it’s from a real person, not a spam bot trying to cause trouble.
- CleanTalk can even help you get rid of spam that’s already on your website. It can scan your comments and other content to find and remove those spam links that bots leave behind.
CleanTalk is like having a dedicated team of experts protecting your website, making sure your forms are safe, your content is clean, and those pesky bots are kept far, far away
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XenForo 2 spam protection has been strengthened by the Bot Detector feature
The Bot Detector technology identifies spam bots more accurately, greatly enhancing spam bot protection for your XenForo 2 website. The feature is enabled by default starting from version 3.0.1, so the only thing you need to do is update the Anti-Spam plugin following the instructions.
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Wufoo Spam Protection for WordPress in 5 minutes
CleanTalk added spam protection for Wufoo Forms using direct form integration. So in case, you prefer using this type of forms be sure to use the most effective Anti-Spam plugin. Read the guide below and learn 4 steps to protect all your contact forms from spam.
Once the CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin is installed it starts to protect all of the existing forms on your WordPress website. It may not only be Wufoo Forms but also many others.
Download CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin | Download Wufoo Forms
How to install CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin
To install the Anti-Spam plugin, go to your WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Add New.
Then enter «CleanTalk» in the search box and click the Install button for «Spam protection, Anti-Spam, FireWall by CleanTalk».
After installing the plugin, click the «Activate» button.
After it is done go to the plugin settings and click the «Get Access Key Automatically» button. Then just click the «Save Settings» button.
That’s it! From now you How to completely protect your Contact Forms from spam.
How to check Wufoo Forms Spam Protection
You can test the work of Anti-Spam protection for your Contact Forms by using a test email s @ cleantalk.org (without spaces). First, open the form in an Incognito browser tab. Fill in all the required form fields and send a form. After submitting the form, you will see a block message about the block on the form submission.
If you have any questions, add a comment and we will be happy to help you.
Create your CleanTalk account – Register now and protect your Contact Forms from spam in 5 minutes
Update
The protection works only for website visitors, not for website admins. Be sure to test the form protection using Incognito mode.
Additional features
- CleanTalk protects all forms at once: comments, registrations, feedbacks, contacts, reviews.
- Installation takes about 1-2 minutes.
- Smart 99% protection against spambots.
- Always online – 24/7 technical support.
- Logs, SpamFireWall, personal lists, country filters, stop-words, and many others.
Discover the complete list of CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin features here.
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How to Install the Universal Anti-Spam Plugin by CleanTalk on vBulletin 6
Universal Anti-Spam plugin can be installed on any custom websites, CMS, and Frameworks including vBulletin 6. If you don’t have programming experience to add our API on a website it will be a better way to protect your website from spam with Universal Anti-Spam Plugin by CleanTalk. Invisible to the visitors, spam protection has a positive effect on the loyalty of the site’s audience. Read more about all CleanTalk anti-spam features.
Setting up vBulletin 6 spam protection
- Download Universal Anti-Spam plugin.
- Go to your Anti-Spam dashboard.
- Backup copies of your forum files and database.
- Download (the link is at the top of this page) and unzip the “cleantalk” folder into your website’s ROOT folder.
- Proceed to address (your_website_name/cleantalk/install.php):
- Input the following:
- Your CleanTalk account email. If you do not have a CleanTalk account yet you can create one manually by clicking the button “Don’t have an account? Create here!“.
- A password for the Universal settings page. Please, do not forget to save the password for future usage.
- Universal Anti-Spam plugin will write protection code to the index.php file by default. If your contact or registration forms are located in different files/scripts, list them separated by commas in the “Additional scripts” (3) in the “Advanced configuration” (1) section.
- The access key generated for your website in case you already added a website to your CleanTalk account (2).
After that, you can click the button “Install” to continue with the installation or enter your e-mail to register a CleanTalk profile and continue with the installation.
At the end of the successful installation, you will see this message:
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- You can test any form on your website by using special e-mails st********@*****le.com or *@*******lk.org. Every submission with this email will be blocked. There is an example of a site registration interface on the image.
How to Add Website to CleanTalk Anti-Spam Dashboard
Please, use this guide to add a website to your CleanTalk Anti-Spam Dashboard.
Сongratulations! vBulletin 6 spam protection setup is complete!
To enter the plugin settings go to (your_website_name/cleantalk/settings.php). Here you can manage the plugin options, see statistics, and uninstall the plugin.
Please go to your Dashboard to see your Anti-Spam status, add new websites or manage existing ones!
- Download Universal Anti-Spam plugin.
