Category: CleanTalk

  • Anti-spam protection for WS Form Lite has been released!

    Anti-spam protection for WS Form Lite has been released!

    We have protected one more contact form for WordPress, this is WP Forms lite,

    Anti-Spam by CleanTalk (plugin) protects all kinds of submissions posted through this form against spambots and spam posted by real visitors (with some rate of false/negatives).

    Anyway, to set up the protection follow steps,

    • Download and install WS Form Lite https://wordpress.org/plugins/ws-form/
    • Download and install Anti-Spam by CleanTalk https://cleantalk.org/help/install-wordpress
    • Go to WordPress console -> Settings -> Anti-Spam by CleanTalk.
    • Click ‘GET ACCESS KEY’ button.
    • Wait until the plugin synced data with the cloud.
    • Copy a form short code of from WordPress console -> WS Form -> Forms.
      • For example: [ws_form id=”1″]
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    Screenshot 2025 06 16 at 12.46.47 PM
    • Post the short code in any post/page on your site.
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    Screenshot 2025 06 16 at 12.47.05 PM
    • Go to the page as a regular website visitor (you must be logged out from WordPress console, for example use Anonymous mode in your browser).
    • Test the form with whatever First, Last name and use email st********@*****le.com. This is email marked to test “spam” submission.
    • If everything is fine, you have a message,

    *** Forbidden. Sender blacklisted. Anti-Spam by CleanTalk. ***

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    That’s all. Enjoy spam free website!

  • No more missing GitHub Issues: How to automate task creation when GitHub Issues appear in your GitHub repositories

    No more missing GitHub Issues: How to automate task creation when GitHub Issues appear in your GitHub repositories

    How does it work?

    As soon as someone creates an issue in your GitHub repository, the integration automatically creates a task in the specified project and board in doBoard.

    The task is created on behalf of the user specified in the settings, so the whole team immediately understands who is responsible for processing it.

    Optionally, you can set up notifications in the Telegram chat so that the team immediately learns about all changes in issues.

    A real example from our team

    Previously, we received all notifications about new issues by email, and this was not the most effective solution. Dozens of different emails come every day, and some important tasks could get lost. Sometimes it took several weeks to respond, and this raised legitimate questions from users and slowed down our work.

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    Deprecated Optional parameter data declared before required parameter url · Issue 65 · CleanTalk phpbb3 1 3 2 antispam 04 28 2025 04 29 PM

    In search of a solution, we considered several options and the most effective solution would be to create tasks in our doBoard project management system. We have developed an integration between GitHub and doBoard using API. Now every new issue immediately becomes a task in doBoard, where it is easy to see, discuss and assign a responsible person. As a result, our team’s response time has been reduced to 1-2 days, which is usually needed to evaluate proposals or discuss details.

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    GitHub issue Deprecated Optional parameter data declared before required parameter url created automatically 04 28 2025 04 36 PM

    Why do we recommend this integration?

    1. No more missed issues: everything appears automatically in doBoard.
    2. It is immediately clear who is doing what: no mess.
    3. No more wasting time sorting mail: tasks appear on their own.

    You can now also automate your work with GitHub Issues using our integration, you won’t need much time to connect your repositories, the package itself and instructions can be found here https://github.com/CleanTalk/github-to-doboard?tab=readme-ov-file.

  • WooCommerce – Get Better Feedback from Customers

    WooCommerce – Get Better Feedback from Customers

    Make your WooCommerce store even better with the Customer Reviews for WooCommerce plugin. Reviews are a huge part of online shopping — up to 97% of customers read reviews before buying. This plugin makes it easy to get feedback, build trust, and encourage repeat purchases.

    Main Features:

    • Automated Review Requests: After a purchase, customers get an email or WhatsApp message with a review form. If they don’t leave a review, they’ll promptly receive a friendly reminder.
    • Spam Protection: The plugin filters out spam and makes sure the reviews are real.
    • SEO-Friendly: In case they forget to leave a review, we’ll kindly follow up with a reminder.
    • Google Shopping Integration: First of all, it integrates seamlessly with Google Shopping, which significantly enhances the visibility and quality of your product listings.
    • Discounts for Reviews: Moreover, you can easily offer discounts via email or WhatsApp as an incentive for customers to leave reviews, helping you build trust and boost engagement.
    • Q&A Section: In addition, a built-in Q&A section appears right on your product pages, allowing you to proactively address customer questions and reduce hesitation during the buying process.
    • Multilingual Support: To begin with, the plugin offers full multilingual support — it works in over 30 languages and is fully compatible with WPML, Polylang, and TranslatePress.
    • Review Verification: Furthermore, the CusRev platform actively verifies each review to ensure authenticity and build customer trust.
    • Easy Import/Export: Lastly, managing your reviews is a breeze — you can effortlessly import and export them whenever needed, saving time and keeping your data organized.

    Why Use Customer Reviews for WooCommerce? 

    Customer reviews can help increase sales and give you feedback to improve your products or services. Start using it today and build trust with your customers!

    How to Install:

    1. Search for “Customer Reviews for WooCommerce” and click.
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    1. Сlick “Install and Activate” to get started.
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    After activation:

    Go to WooCommerce → Settings → Customer Reviews.

    Enable review collection, set up automatic email reminders, and add visual elements like star ratings to enhance the customer experience.

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    Testing the Review Process

    Make a test purchase in your store.

    Check whether the review request email is sent (if you’ve enabled that feature).

    Submit a review as a customer and verify how it appears on the product page — this helps ensure everything looks and works as expected.

    Security and Spam Protection

    Enable the anti-spam filter — you can integrate it with CleanTalk for added protection.

    Make sure it’s not possible to leave a review without making a purchase. If that option is disabled, you’re in great shape.

  • Spam protection is available for HubSpot and Leaky Paywall

    Spam protection is available for HubSpot and Leaky Paywall

    I’m glad to announce our experienced developers added spam protection to Anti-Spam by CleanTalk for Leaky Paywall and HubSpot users!

    The protection works in this way,

    To active protection for both services, simply install Anti-Spam by CleanTalk for WordPress,
    https://cleantalk.org/help/install-wordpress

    Make sure you are using at least 6.50 version of our plugin.

    Have any questions? Drop a message in the comment form down below!

    Have fun in promoting your business online!

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

    CleanTalk Anti-Spam is now available for Fluent Forms users

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

    You can find it under Settings,

    WordPress console -> Fluent Forms -> Global settings -> Security -> CleanTalk

    CleanTalk with Fluent 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 January 6, 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.

  • WordPress Plugin to Stop Spam in Reviews: Real Protection for Site Reviews

    WordPress Plugin to Stop Spam in Reviews: Real Protection for Site Reviews

    Review forms are among the most vulnerable parts of any website. That’s exactly why, in order to protect them effectively, using a WordPress plugin to stop spam in reviews is not just helpful — it’s essential. If you’re using the Site Reviews plugin for WordPress, you’ve likely seen fake reviews, spammy links, or even automated bots flooding your site.

    You just spent 30 minutes deleting 17 fake reviews. And yet, tomorrow, there will likely be 25 more. As a result, it becomes a familiar — and frustrating — cycle that wastes time and drains energy.

    Why You Need Spam Protection for Site Reviews in WordPress

    Manual moderation quickly becomes unmanageable. Likewise, simply hiding forms doesn’t solve the problem. In both cases, the real issue remains untouched — automated spam submissions from bots and crawlers that specifically target testimonial and review forms.

    If you’re searching for a way to stop fake reviews in WordPress, a dedicated anti-spam plugin is the most reliable option.

    How CleanTalk Works to Stop Review Spam in WordPress

    CleanTalk Anti-Spam provides direct integration with the Site Reviews plugin. It filters every form submission before it’s published, blocking anything suspicious automatically — without affecting real users.

    Here’s how CleanTalk helps:

    One plugin for all WordPress forms
    In addition to reviews, CleanTalk also protects comments, contact forms, login forms, and registration pages — offering full-site anti-spam coverage.

    Seamless integration with Site Reviews plugin
    Better yet, CleanTalk automatically detects review forms and works right out of the box — no configuration required.

    Stops spam before it hits the WordPress dashboard
    In fact, you won’t even see the spam. CleanTalk blocks suspicious submissions in real time, keeping your admin panel clean and distraction-free.

    Cloud-based filtering with zero impact on site speed
    Unlike many plugins, CleanTalk does all the processing in the cloud. Your WordPress site stays lightning fast.

    Invisible anti-spam protection for users
    As a result, users won’t encounter any interruptions or confusing fields. Instead, the form remains fast, simple, and easy to complete.

    Compatible with any review form setup
    Whether you use shortcodes, modal popups, or custom implementations, CleanTalk has you covered.

    Detailed spam logs and activity reports
    Easily review what was blocked and why — great for troubleshooting or analytics.

    Real Results: Preventing Fake WordPress Reviews

    For example, on a WordPress site with over 300 monthly reviews, CleanTalk blocked 87 fake submissions in just one week — all without a single false positive.

    Behind the scenes, the plugin filtered spammy review attempts using IP blacklists, content analysis, and behavioral patterns. Meanwhile, real users experienced no interruptions whatsoever.

    How to Get Started with CleanTalk Anti-Spam Plugin

    1. Go to your WordPress admin → Plugins → Add New.
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    1. Search for “Spam protection, Anti-Spam, FireWall by CleanTalk.”
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    site reviews spam for wordpress 2 1
    1. Click Install, then Activate.
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    1. In plugin settings, click Get Access Key Automatically, then Save Settings.
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    Your Site Reviews plugin is now protected.

    Already using WPForms, Contact Form 7, or WooCommerce review forms? CleanTalk works with them too.

    Stop Review Spam in WordPress and Protect Your Testimonial Forms Effortlessly

    If you’re a small business owner, developer, or store admin, spam reviews can damage credibility and waste time. CleanTalk offers the easiest way to:

    • Prevent fake reviews from bots and link spammers
    • Stop spam in WordPress review forms without CAPTCHAs
    • Improve customer trust by keeping your reviews section clean
    • Save hours on manual moderation

    Don’t wait for your reviews section to be overrun. One plugin. Five minutes. Zero spam

    Looking for more ways to reduce fake reviews and spam in WordPress? The WordPress Plugin Directory features hundreds of tools — but very few offer real-time protection like CleanTalk. Choosing a proven solution helps keep your testimonials section clean and trusted.

  • Paid Membership Subscriptions spam protection in 5 minutes

    Paid Membership Subscriptions spam protection in 5 minutes

    CleanTalk added spam protection for Paid Membership Subscriptions forms using direct form integration. So in case, you prefer using this type of contact 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 Paid Membership Subscriptions Forms but also many others.

    Download CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin | Download Paid Membership Subscriptions 

    How to install CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin

    To install the Anti-Spam plugin, go to your WordPress admin panelPluginsAdd 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 Paid Membership Subscriptions 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.

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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 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.

  • Announcement: Holiday Form Decoration Feature Removal Due to Low Demand

    Announcement: Holiday Form Decoration Feature Removal Due to Low Demand

    Dear Users,

    Earlier, we introduced the Holiday Form Decoration feature in the Anti-Spam plugin, allowing website owners to add festive designs to their WordPress comment forms. We have noticed that it did not receive the level of interest we initially anticipated.

    After evaluating user feedback and adoption rates, we have decided to remove this feature from the Anti-Spam plugin in the upcoming release 6.51. This decision allows us to focus on developing and improving features that provide greater value to our users.

    If you have any thoughts on this or would like to suggest new enhancements, feel free to share your feedback. We always strive to improve our plugin based on what truly matters to our users.

    Thank you for being part of our community and for your continued support!

    — The CleanTalk Team

  • Stop Fake Emails: CleanTalk’s New Non-Existent Email Notification

    Stop Fake Emails: CleanTalk’s New Non-Existent Email Notification

    Spammers often use fake email addresses to hide their identities and avoid consequences for their actions. This can lead to a deluge of spam comments, registrations, and other unwanted activity on your website. To combat this, CleanTalk Anti-Spam has always had a powerful feature: Non-Existent Email Notification. But now, this feature has evolved to a new form—to be useful not only for site owners but also for site visitors! 

    Now, if the email you’ve entered into a form is somehow non-existent (for example, you made a typo in it), you’ll see it right away. No confusion, no hassles, no pain!

    How it Works:

    When a user submits a form (such as a comment or registration form) on your website, CleanTalk’s system instantly checks the validity of the provided email address. If the email address is found to be non-existent or invalid, the user will receive an immediate notification. 

    An email is existent.

    An email is non-existent.

    Benefits:

    • Real-time feedback: This provides immediate alerts as you type, highlighting potential errors or typos in your email address.
    • Simple visual cues: Clear indicators like checkmarks or warning icons can quickly show whether an email address is valid or invalid.

    Experience the Difference

    By implementing CleanTalk’s Non-Existent Email Notification feature, you can significantly enhance the usability of your website while minimizing the impact of spam, and a new aspect of this feature provides even more comfort for your visitors!