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    • Bot Detector

      Bot Detector

      Traditional spam protection methods, such as CAPTCHA are becoming less effective as spammers become more sophisticated. As a result, website owners are turning to more innovative and smart solutions for their CMS.

      However, not all websites are made with CMS. According to the study, 32% of sites on the Internet are created without any. And that’s over 36,000,000 sites that still need protection. If you use a CMS, protecting your website is easy – just install the proper plugin or addon and you’re done. But what if your website is built without a CMS?

       

      How to protect your website without using CMS plugins or addons?

      That’s where the Bot Detector shows up. It is a one-line code that allows you to connect to the Anti-Spam cloud without using any kind of plugins or additional software. The service is completely invisible and doesn’t bother your visitors. Its main goal is to protect all the forms on the site and block all known spam bots even before they ever reach your website.

      Spam has been a major problem for website owners for many years. From annoying comment spam to harmful email spam, it can be difficult to keep your website and your visitors safe from the constant barrage of unwanted and potentially harmful content. However, there is a brand new method for anti-spam protection of your website from spam and spam bots that is gaining popularity and proving to be highly effective.

       

      How to install Bot Detector

      1. Download the lib and unpack it to your filesystem. Add the CleanTalk Bot-detector JS library wrapper to the page HTML you want to protect.

        <head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title>Title</title>
    ...
    <script src="https://moderate.cleantalk.org/ct-bot-detector-wrapper.js"></script>
    ...
</meta>
</head>
      1. Fill the config.php. Obligatory properties are:

        • access_key – your CleanTalk access key. If you do not have a key, register the new account or restore access to an existing account to get it.
        • trust_cleantalk_decision – set this to true if you do not want to set custom checking settings

      2. To start use CheckBot library, include “yourpath/src/autoloader.php” into the code you want to perform the check.

        require_once '../../src/autoloader.php';
      3. Then create a new CleanTalk\CheckBot object, provide $_POST or filtered POST data to the constructor.

        $bot_checker = new \Cleantalk\CheckBot($_POST);

      4. Then perform the check:

        5. $is_bot = $bot_checker->check()->getVerdict();

      5. Then do the actions depending on the verdict.

        6. if ( $is_bot ) {
  die ($bot_checker->getBlockMessage());
}

      Learn more about using this method on our GitHub page.

       

      Checking that bot protection works properly

      Test the protection by using *@cl*******.org email for registering or sending a comment.

      When you do that, you’ll see a message like this (if that didn’t happen, please contact us by opening a private support ticket).

      Congratulations! From now on, your website is protected from spam and spam bots.

       

       

    • HivePress spam protection for WordPress in 5 minutes

      HivePress spam protection for WordPress in 5 minutes

      CleanTalk added spam protection for HivePress plugin using direct form integration. So in case, if you prefer using HivePress be sure to use the most effective Anti-Spam plugin. Read the guide below and learn 4 steps to protect your HivePress 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 HivePress but also many others.

      Download CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin | Download HivePress 

      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 HivePress from spam.

      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 HivePress from spam in 5 minutes

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      Additional features

      • CleanTalk protects all forms at once: comments, registrations, feedback, contacts, and 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.

      Create your CleanTalk account



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    • Kali Forms Pro Spam Protection for WordPress

      Kali Forms Pro Spam Protection for WordPress

      CleanTalk added spam protection for Kali Forms Pro using direct form integration. So be sure to use the most effective Anti-Spam plugin. Read the guide below and learn 4 steps to protect your 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 Kali Forms Pro but also many others.

      Download CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin | Download Kali Forms Pro 

      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 website from spam.

      How to check spam protection for Kali Forms Pro

      You can test the work of Anti-Spam protection for your 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 Kali Forms Pro 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, feedback, contacts, and 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.

      Create your CleanTalk account



      By signing up, you agree with license. Have an account? Log in.
    • Cleantalk Plugins Added to the AMP Websites Catalog for WordPress

      Cleantalk Plugins Added to the AMP Websites Catalog for WordPress

      Since our Anti-Spam and Security plugins are fully AMP-compatible, they are now available from the plugin catalog on the amp-wp.org website, where all the most popular AMP-compatible plugins and themes for WordPress are collected.

      How this benefits you from using AMP

      Using AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages) for a WordPress website can offer several advantages, including:

      Faster loading times
      AMP pages are designed to load quickly on mobile devices, which can improve user experience and reduce bounce rates.      		Improved mobile performance
      AMP pages are optimized for mobile devices, ensuring a smooth and responsive experience for users.
      Higher search engine rankings
      Google prioritizes AMP pages in search results, which can lead to better visibility and higher rankings for your WordPress website.      		Better user engagement
      Faster loading times and a smoother browsing experience can lead to increased user engagement and higher conversion rates.
      Reduced bounce rates
      With faster loading times and improved performance, AMP pages are less likely to experience high bounce rates, keeping visitors on your website longer.      		Cost-effective solution
      Implementing AMP on your WordPress website is a cost-effective way to improve mobile performance and user experience without investing in expensive development solutions.
    • 6 reasons not to use Contact Form 7 CAPTCHA spam protection for your website

      6 reasons not to use Contact Form 7 CAPTCHA spam protection for your website

      CAPTCHA technology is a widely used tool to prevent spam and abuse on websites. This free technology uses risk analysis techniques to distinguish humans from bots. It may seem like a convenient and free solution for protecting contact forms from spam. Still, there are several reasons why using CAPTCHA with Contact Form 7 can be detrimental to user experience and website accessibility.

       

      1. Using CAPTCHA degrades user experience

      One of the main issues with using CAPTCHA is its impact on user experience. The traditional CAPTCHA process requires users to solve a challenge, such as identifying objects in images or solving puzzles before they can submit a form. This extra step can be frustrating for users, particularly those with visual or cognitive impairments. It creates a barrier to entry and can discourage potential visitors from engaging with the website. The use of free tools is a saving on the convenience of visitors. And they understand that.

       

      2. Impossible to be used by visitors with disabilities

      Moreover, CAPTCHA can be especially challenging for individuals with disabilities. Such as those who rely on screen readers or have difficulty with fine motor skills. The visual and interactive nature of CAPTCHA challenges can make it inaccessible to these users. That helps effectively exclude them from interacting with the contact form.

       

      3. Data Privacy

      In addition to accessibility concerns, CAPTCHA also raises privacy issues. The tool collects and processes large amounts of personal data, including user behavior and device information, to determine whether a visitor is a bot or a human. This data collection raises concerns about user privacy and data security, as it involves sharing sensitive information with a third-party service provider. So, when you use a free solution, you still pay, but only with the convenience of your visitors and the security of their data.

      For example, Google reCAPTCHA’s reliance on Google’s infrastructure means that website owners have limited control over how their users’ data is handled. This lack of transparency and control can be problematic, especially in light of increasing concerns about data privacy and online security.

       

      4. Slowing down your website

      Another drawback of using Contact Form 7 CAPTCHA is the potential impact on website performance. The CAPTCHA script adds additional overhead to the website, increasing load times and affecting overall performance. This can lead to a suboptimal user experience and may deter visitors from engaging with the contact form or other parts of the website.

       

      5. Risk of technical issues

      Moreover, CAPTCHA’s reliance on external scripts and resources means that it introduces another point of failure to the website. If the CAPTCHA service experiences downtime or technical issues, it can prevent users from submitting forms or accessing content, disrupting the normal functioning of the website.

       

      6. Ethical issues

      In addition to these practical concerns, there are also ethical considerations associated with using Contact Form 7 CAPTCHA spam protection. By relying on a proprietary tool developed by a tech giant like Google, website owners contribute to the consolidation of power in the hands of a few dominant players in the tech industry. This can have far-reaching implications for competition, innovation, and the open web.

       

      What are the alternatives?

      Fortunately, there are alternative approaches to protecting contact forms from spam that do not rely on CAPTCHA. The most effective way is to use an invisible cloud-based spam protection, that has a direct integration with Contact Form 7. One of these solutions is the Anti-Spam protection by CleanTalk.

       

      Join 842,000+ websites, already trusting CleanTalk

      Why CleanTalk Anti-Spam
      instead of CAPTCHA-based solutions

      CleanTalk Anti-Spam offers several advantages over traditional CAPTCHA solutions, making it a more user-friendly and effective option for protecting websites from spam. Here are some reasons why CleanTalk Anti-Spam is considered superior to CAPTCHA:

      Compatibility
      CleanTalk Anti-Spam is compatible with a wide range of platforms and content management systems, making it easy to integrate with existing websites without requiring extensive customization or development work

      Privacy and Security
      The Anti-Spam service prioritizes user privacy and data security and operates without invasive data collection practices. This approach aligns with the growing concerns about online privacy and data protection.

       

      User-Friendly Experience
      The Anti-Spam provides a seamless and non-intrusive experience for website visitors. It operates in the background without requiring any action from the user. This approach minimizes friction and frustration for visitors, leading to a more positive user experience.
      		Performance
      CleanTalk Anti-Spam cloud protection operates efficiently in the background, minimizing the impact on website performance and ensuring a smooth user experience.
      Accessibility
      CleanTalk Anti-Spam does not rely on visual or interactive challenges, making it more accessible to a wider range of users, including those with disabilities.      		Effectiveness
      The Anti-Spam plugin employs advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques to accurately identify and effectively filter out unwanted content while reducing false positives, ensuring that legitimate form submissions are not erroneously blocked.
    • Product Enquiry for WooCommerce Spam Orders – Fixing the Issue in 5 Minutes (Including Premium Pro-version)

      Product Enquiry for WooCommerce Spam Orders – Fixing the Issue in 5 Minutes (Including Premium Pro-version)

      While using Product Enquiry for WooCommerce plugin, always be sure to use the most effective Anti-Spam protection for your orders. Read the guide below and learn how to protect your Product Enquiry Form from spam in 5 minutes.

      Once CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin is installed it starts to protect all of the existing forms on your WordPress website. It may not only be Product Enquiry Form but many others.

      Download CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin | Download Product Enquiry for WooCommerce

      How to install CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin and stop WooCommerce Spam Orders

      To install the Anti-Spam plugin, go to your WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Add New.

      Then enter «СleanTalk» 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 Product Enquiry Forms from spam.

      Check the result to stop your WooCommerce spam orders

      You can test the work of Anti-Spam protection for your Product Enquiry Form 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 Product Enquiry for WooCommerce Form 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, feedback, contacts, and 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.

      Receiving only valid email addresses on the contact form is very important for effective communication with customers. Incorrect or invalid addresses can result in lost leads and skewed marketing campaign performance statistics. CleanTalk Anti-Spam can check email addresses for their existence, which helps avoid sending emails to invalid addresses and ensures accurate and reliable contact information. This saves time and resources when processing data, and improves the overall effectiveness of your marketing efforts.

      Discover the complete list of CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin features here.

    • Nextend Social Login and Register spam protection

      Nextend Social Login and Register spam protection

      Nextend Social Login and Register is a very useful plugin when you need to set up, for example, login or registration via Facebook. Still even while using this plugin spam registrations happen, so be sure to use some anti-spam protection. For example CleanTalk Anti-Spam will guarantee your Nextend plugin spam protection in about 5 minutes.

      Once CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin is installed it starts to protect all of the existing forms on your WordPress website. It may not only be Nextend but many others.

      Download CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin | Download Nextend Social Login and Register 

      How to install CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin

      To install the Anti-Spam plugin, go to your WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Add New.

      Then enter «СleanTalk» 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.

      After that, go to Settings → Advanced → Forms to protect and switch on the Protect external forms option.

      That’s it! From now your WordPress website and Nextend Social Login and Register plugin are protected from spam.

      How to check your Nextend plugin spam protection in about 5 minutes

      You can test the work of Anti-Spam protection for your Nextend plugin 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 enjoy your spam-free using of Nextend Social Login and Register.

      Update

      The protection works only for website visitors, not for website admins. Be sure to test the form protection using Incognito mode.

      You may view a complete list of CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin features here. https://cleantalk.org/help/introduction 

      WordPress spam protection

    • Formidable Forms spam protection in about 5 minutes

      Formidable Forms spam protection in about 5 minutes

      Formidable Forms is a good choice when you need to use contact form for surveys, quizzes and many others. Always be sure to use the most effective Anti-Spam plugin. For example CleanTalk Anti-Spam will guarantee your Formidable Contact Forms spam protection in about 5 minutes.

      Once CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin is installed it starts to protect all of the existing forms on your WordPress website. It may not only be Formidable Forms but many others.

      Download CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin | Download Formidable Contact Form 

      How to install CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin

      To install the Anti-Spam plugin, go to your WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Add New.

      Then enter «СleanTalk» 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 your WordPress website and Formidable Contact Forms are protected from spam.

      You can always use our detailed installation instructions.

      How to check your Formidable Contact Forms spam protection in about 5 minutes

      You can test the work of Anti-Spam protection for your Formidable 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 enjoy your spam-free Formidable Contact Forms using.

      Update

      The protection works only for website visitors, not for website admins. Be sure to test the form protection using Incognito mode.

      You may view a complete list of CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin features here. https://cleantalk.org/help/introduction 

      WordPress spam protection

    • WPForms spam protection for WordPress in 5 minutes

      WPForms spam protection for WordPress in 5 minutes

      While using WPForms, always be sure to use the most effective Anti-Spam plugin. Read the guide below and learn 4 steps for complete WPForms spam protection.

      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 the WPForms Contact Form but many others.

      Download CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin | Download WPForms Contact Form 

      How to install the CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin to stop WPForms spam

      To install the Anti-Spam plugin, go to your WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Add New.

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      Then enter «СleanTalk» in the search box and click the Install button for «Spam protection, Anti-Spam, FireWall by CleanTalk».

      testing-wpforms-spam-protection

      After installing the plugin, click the «Activate»‎ button.

      testing-wpforms-spam-protection

      After it is done go to the plugin settings and click the «Get Access Key Automatically» button. Then just click the «Save Settings»‎ button.

      wpforms-spam-protection

      That’s it! From now you How to completely protect your WPForms Contact Forms from spam.

      Check if your WPForms spam protection works

      You can test the work of your spam protection 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.

      wpforms-spam-protection

      If you have any questions, comment; we will be happy to help you.

      Create your CleanTalk account – Register now and protect your WPForms Contact Form 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, feedback, contacts, and 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, etc.

      Discover the complete list of CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin features here.

    • Ninja Forms Spam Protection for WordPress

      Ninja Forms Spam Protection for WordPress

      As soon as you create your contact form using contact Forms you may get spam through the contact form. You can always use reCAPTCHA to separate bots from real visitors but it will take some time for your visitors to pass this test. Otherwise, you can use the CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin instead so it will protect all of your Ninja forms and save your visitors’ time.

      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 Ninja contact forms but many others.

      How to install CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin to stop Ninja Forms spam

      To install the Anti-Spam plugin, go to your WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Add New.

      cleantalk-anti-spam

      Then enter «СleanTalk» in the search box and click the Install button for «Spam protection, Anti-Spam, FireWall by CleanTalk».

      ninja-forms-spam-protection

      After installing the plugin, click the «Activate»‎ button.

      ninja-forms-spam-protection

      After it is done go to the plugin settings, click the «Get Access Key Automatically» button. Then click the «Save Settings»‎ button.

      testing-ninja-forms-spam-protection

      That’s it! From now your WordPress website and Ninja forms are protected from spam.

      You can always use our detailed installation instructions.

      Download CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin | Download Contact Form by Ninja Forms 

      How to check that your Ninja Forms are protected properly

      You can test the work of Anti-Spam protection for your Ninja contact form 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.

      spam-protection

      If you have any questions, add a comment and we will be happy to help you.

      Create your Cleantalk account – Register now and enjoy while CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin protects all of your Ninja forms from spam.

      WordPress spam protection

      Update

      The protection works only for website visitors, not for website admins. Be sure to test the form protection using Incognito mode.