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    • Events Manager Spam Protection for WordPress

      Events Manager Spam Protection for WordPress

      Events Manager 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 Events Manager 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 Events Manager forms but many others.

      Download CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin | Download Events Manager 

      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 Events Manager forms are protected from spam.

      You can always use our detailed installation instructions.

      How to check your Events Manager spam protection in about 5 minutes

      You can test the work of Anti-Spam protection for your Events Manager 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.

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      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 Events Manager form.

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

      WordPress spam protection

    • Asgaros Forum Spam Protection for WordPress

      Asgaros Forum Spam Protection for WordPress

      Asgaros Forum is a good choice if you want to extend your website with a lightweight and feature-rich discussion board. Always be sure to use the most effective Anti-Spam plugin though. For example CleanTalk Anti-Spam will guarantee your Asgaros Forum 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 Asgaros forum but many others.

      Download CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin | Download Asgaros plugin 

      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 Asgaros forum are protected from spam.

      You can always use our detailed installation instructions.

      How to check your Asgaros forum spam protection in about 5 minutes

      You can test the work of Anti-Spam protection for your Asgaros forum 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 submit the 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 Asgaros forum.

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

      WordPress spam protection

    • SureForms Spam Protection for WordPress

      SureForms Spam Protection for WordPress

      SureForms is a good choice when you need to use contact form. Always be sure to use the most effective Anti-Spam plugin. For example CleanTalk Anti-Spam will guarantee your SureForms 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 SureForms forms but many others.

      Download CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin | Download SureForms 

      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 SureForms are protected from spam.

      You can always use our detailed installation instructions.

      How to check your SureForms spam protection in about 5 minutes

      You can test the work of Anti-Spam protection for your SureForms 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.

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      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 SureForms.

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

      WordPress spam protection

    • IPS Community Suite 5 Spam Protection by CleanTalk

      IPS Community Suite 5 Spam Protection by CleanTalk

      Anti-spam protection for IPS Community Suite 5 is now available with CleanTalk — a cloud-powered filter that stops spam in real time without affecting user experience.

      Now there’s an easy way to stop all of that.

      CleanTalk now works with IPS 5, offering fast and automatic spam filtering — easy to set up, free to try. It connects your forum to a powerful cloud-based engine that checks every signup and post in real time. No visual tests. No manual work. Just quiet, automatic blocking in the background.

      The system uses an always-updated database of known spam sources and smart behavior analysis to stop suspicious activity before it reaches your forum. Whether you’re running a niche board or a large online community, CleanTalk scales with your traffic and works invisibly behind the scenes. You stay focused on your content — not fighting spam.

      Setup takes just a few minutes through the IPS admin panel — quick, simple, and no extra steps required. You’ll need your CleanTalk Access Key to activate protection.
      Full setup guide: cleantalk.org/help/install-ipboard5

      Anti-Spam Protection for IPS Community Suite 5


      More about CleanTalk: cleantalk.org

      Cloud-Based Anti-Spam Protection for IPS Community Suite 5

      Here’s how it works: when someone tries to register or send a message, their data is checked by CleanTalk’s cloud servers. If it looks like spam — it’s blocked. If it’s a real user — they won’t notice anything. No popups, no puzzles, no delays.

      Because all the filtering happens in the cloud, your site stays fast and clean. There’s nothing heavy to install, and no need to update rules — CleanTalk handles that for you.

      You can even test the protection by trying to register with this email:

      st********@*****le.com.

      It’ll be blocked right away if everything is working.

      CleanTalk updates its spam filters every day, so your forum stays protected — even as spam tactics change. Whether your site is small or super active, this cloud system keeps things smooth.

      Also available: CleanTalk now integrates directly with WPZOOM Forms — read more on the blog.

    • Our client’s review: CHECKLISTINSIDER.COM

      Our client’s review: CHECKLISTINSIDER.COM

      We continue sharing our clients’ reviews and today’s one is kindly brought to you by AK from checklistinsider.com on WordPress.

      Very useful plugin that helps you sit back and focus on other important tasks instead of dealing with those annoying spam user inputs from any and all the forms which are faced to public. So far I’m really happy with the performance of CleanTalk. It’s lightweight, performs its tasks perfectly well. Couldn’t expect anything more and don’t regret purchasing their anti-spam package.

      Another thing is their support. Had one minor issue with the plugin. Just had to raise a ticket and received pretty fast (within 24 hours) response from their technical engineer Serge. His proposed solution worked like charm.

      Hope to keep using it and never replace it for years to come.

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    • Prevent for User Enumeration on WordPress

      Prevent for User Enumeration on WordPress

      I’m happy to announce option Prevent collecting of authors logins which you can find under settings,

      WordPress console -> Settings -> Security by CleanTalk -> General Settings

      This option disables users IDs enumeration in your WordPress. So, it stands against brute force for authors names. Here is example how the enumeration works in the plain WordPress,

      https://blog.cleantalk.org/?author=1

      By executing such links, an attacker brute forces users list on a site to get valid IDs and use it in further attacks.

      If you turn option Prevent collecting of authors logins on, the plugin disable enumeration by showing a blank page instead of valid page of author. URL for the blank page like this,

      https://blog.cleantalk.org/author/honeypot_login_1753432662.9124

      That’s it! Drop questions in the comment form down below.

    • Updates to api.cleantalk.org – July 22, 2025

      New Method email_check_one

      Our regular method email_check is focused on getting result no matter the cost. Due to this fact email_check could take up to a couple of minutes to process a request which is way to much for most website solutions.

      To remedy this a new method to check email existence available under Blacklist Database License has been added.

      The method’s called email_check_one and full documentation is available here: https://cleantalk.org/help/api-email-check-one

      The method guarantees a response in 60 seconds and in case the process exceeds 60 seconds – the method returns a special status which signifies the process will be finished in the background and the actual result might be retrieved later via polling.

      Here’s a quick example of a request (don’t forget to use your own license key):

      https://api.cleantalk.org/?method_name=email_check_one&auth_key=123456&email=st********@*****le.com

      And here’s a possible response:

      {"data":{"st********@*****le.com":"EXISTS"}}
    • CleanTalk Anti-Spam Added Direct Integration for WPZOOM Forms Plugin

      CleanTalk Anti-Spam Added Direct Integration for WPZOOM Forms Plugin

      We are glad to announce that CleanTalk Anti-Spam now offers direct integration for the WPZOOM Forms plugin, providing effortless and effective spam protection for WordPress users.

      What’s New?


      Starting from the latest version 6.60 for WordPress, CleanTalk Anti-Spam automatically protects WPZOOM Forms from spam submissions without the need for additional setup. The integration is designed to work out of the box and silently block spam bots before they even reach your inbox.

      How It Works


      CleanTalk uses its cloud-based spam detection service to analyze form submissions in real time. When a visitor submits a form via WPZOOM Forms, CleanTalk checks the request for spam activity. If the submission is deemed suspicious or spammy, it is blocked immediately — all without using CAPTCHA or annoying puzzles.

      Key Benefits

      • Advanced email validation — CleanTalk checks if the email address is real, disposable, or blacklisted
      • Spam bot behavior analysis — Detects bots by analyzing how the form is filled out (JavaScript, time of submission, etc.)
      • IP reputation check — Every submission is checked against CleanTalk’s global spammer IP database
      • No CAPTCHA required — Invisible protection for a better user experience
      • Fast and lightweight — Does not affect form or page speed
      • Automatic logging — Every blocked or allowed request is logged in your CleanTalk dashboard

      How to Enable Anti-Spam protction for WPZOOM Form

      Install the Anti-Spam plugin
      CleanTalk Anti-Spam for WordPress is a powerful plugin that blocks spam silently in the background. It also has direct integration with WPZOOM Forms, and here’s how to set it up:

      Go to your WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Add New.
      In the search box, type “CleanTalk” and click Install on the result
      called “Spam protection, Anti-Spam, FireWall by CleanTalk”.

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      Search Results for “cleantalk” WordPress org 07 22 2025 05 17 PM

      After installation, click the “Activate” button.
      Then go to the plugin settings and click “Get Access Key Automatically” to activate protection.

      That’s it! CleanTalk will now start protecting all WPZOOM Forms on your website without any extra setup.

      How to Test Spam Protection of Your WPZOOM Forms

      Use this simple test to confirm that CleanTalk is active:

      • First, open a WPZOOM form on your site in an Incognito/Private browser tab
      • Enter this test email: st********@*****le.com
      • Submit the form
      wpzoom anti-spam protction
      wpzoom anti-spam protction

      You’ll see a message that the submission was blocked.
      That means the Anti-Spam plugin is now actively protecting your WPZOOM Forms from spam!

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      Enjoy the clean results!

      🔔 Important: You must test in Incognito mode because logged-in administrators are not blocked by default.


      If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment — we’ll be happy to help.

      Protect your WPZOOM Forms from spam in minutes — with no extra setup and no CAPTCHA headaches.
      CleanTalk continues to expand its compatibility with popular WordPress plugins to keep your site clean, secure, and user-friendly.

      🔗 Learn more about CleanTalk Anti-Spam here: https://cleantalk.org/help

    • CleanTalk for WordPress Updates: New Features and Improvements in Anti-Spam and Security

      CleanTalk for WordPress Updates: New Features and Improvements in Anti-Spam and Security

      We have released fresh updates for two of our plugins — CleanTalk Anti-Spam and CleanTalk Security for WordPress. In the new versions (v6.59 and v2.159 respectively), we have not only added useful features, but also fixed some issues to make your protection against spam and threats even more effective and stable.

      What’s new in CleanTalk Anti-Spam v6.59 for WordPress


      We have improved the plugin and made several important changes:

      1. Fixed a bug with a honeypot on the WordPress search form
        Starting with WordPress 6.3.0, the search form can be rendered dynamically via JavaScript. This prevented the honeypot field used to detect bots from working correctly. In the update, we have adapted our code to this new logic — now everything works correctly.
      2. Improved Anti-Crawler
        The Anti-Crawler (Bot Protection) function is designed to block suspicious bots that:

      scan the site for vulnerabilities,

      aggressively parse content or images,

      load the server and cause a decrease in site speed.

      Anti-Crawler helps protect site resources from bots. In the new version, we have fixed the issue due to which blocking could not work when using an alternative mechanism for storing data in the database (Store data in the website database).

      More about the function: Anti-Crawler (Bot Protection) checks the visitor on the first visit, and if it is determined to be a suspicious bot, it receives a blocking screen on the second request. Trusted bots (Google, Bing, etc.) are automatically whitelisted.

      1. Added a constant to exclude feeds from Anti-Crawler
        Now you can exclude WordPress feeds from bot checking. How to use https://cleantalk.org/help/anti-crawler-exclusion
        This is useful if you actively use RSS/Atom feeds on your site.
      2. Mailchimp embed forms support
        We have adapted the replacement of Mailchimp embed form values, which made anti-spam protection compatible with these subscription forms.
      3. New hook for anti-spam widget visibility
        Previously, only the administrator could see anti-spam statistics in the admin panel. Now, with the new hook, you can extend access to this data to other roles (for example, editors or SEO specialists).
      4. Integration with QuickCal (Escapion theme)
        If you use the Escapion theme, which includes the QuickCal plugin, the QuickCal form is now automatically protected from spam by CleanTalk.
      5. Improved integration with RegistrationMagic
        Previously, every time a value was entered in a RegistrationMagic form field, a request was made to the anti-spam service, which created an extra load. Now everything is optimized – the request is sent only when the form is fully submitted.
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      Dashboard ‹ CleanTalk s blog — WordPress 07 11 2025

      What’s new in CleanTalk Security v2.159 for WordPress

      1. New feature – File editor blocking
        When malicious code is detected, the WordPress file editor is automatically blocked. This helps prevent further infection and prevents attackers from changing other files through the built-in editor. You can manage the modes:
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      Security by CleanTalk Settings ‹ CleanTalk s blog — WordPress 07 11 2025 03 11 PM

      Auto – the editor is blocked only when there is a threat;

      On – the editor is always disabled;

      Off – blocking is disabled.

      1. SecurityLog – changing user role
        In the security log, you can now change the role of users directly from the interface. This is especially useful for administrators when investigating suspicious activity.
      2. New signature for JS files
        The scanner has been improved for analyzing and detecting malicious code in JavaScript files. This increases the depth and accuracy of site analysis.
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      Security by CleanTalk Settings ‹ CleanTalk s blog — WordPress 07 11 2025
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      CleanTalk changes its role

      How to update
      The update is available in the WordPress.org repository. Just go to the admin panel → Plugins → Update CleanTalk Anti-Spam and Security to the latest versions.

      You can track the changelog here
      https://wordpress.org/plugins/cleantalk-spam-protect/#developers
      https://wordpress.org/plugins/security-malware-firewall/#developers

      If you have any ideas, wishes or want to share feedback – we are always in touch via support. Just write your opinion, questions or suggestions in the comments

    • CleanTalk Anti-Spam is now available for Everest Forms users

      CleanTalk Anti-Spam is now available for Everest Forms users

      I’d love to announce that CleanTalk Anti-Spam technology is now available to Everest forms users as a built-in Anti-Spam solution.

      You can find it under Settings,

      WordPress console -> Everest Forms -> Settings -> Integrations -> CleanTalk
      CleanTalk settings under Everest forms.
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      CleanTalk with Everest forms supports almost same stack of technologies like native Anti-Spam plugin by CleanTalk,

      • Automated filtration bots.
      • Filter spammers by IP, Email, IP networks.
      • Real-time email verification for existence, fake or real email.
      • Anti-Spam logs up to 45 days.
      • Tech support, 27/7.
      • Customize message to forbidden visitors.
      • Delegate control of your websites to other accounts at CleanTalk.org.

      We’ve been testing this integration since May 12th, 2025, it’s firm and stable by now. Anyway, if you have any questions or issues, just drop a message in the comment section down below.

      In order to activate the protection, add a new website to the Dashboard or sign up for an account.

      Have questions? Just drop a message in the comment form down below.

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