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,
Struggling with spam flooding your Chaty Floating Widget on WordPress? You’re not alone — it’s a common headache. The source of spam are only these two widgets and there is a plugin that protects both of them, and does it without using annoying CAPTCHAs.
The Anti-Spam by CleanTalk grants cloud protection from spam, is absolutely invisible to users and runs in background. Which might be pretty useful – 300,000+ active installations and 3,000+ reviews on WordPress can’t lie. It contains many features such as logging for your control, SpamFirewall, stop words and much more.
Step 1: Install the Anti-Spam plugin
CleanTalk is a powerful plugin that blocks spam silently in the background. It also has direct integration with Chaty Floating Chat and here’s how to set it up:
Firstly, to install the Anti-Spam plugin, go to your WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Add New. You can also download it in the WordPress catalog.
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 go to Advanced settings in the right-bottom and find the “Protect external forms” and switch it on. It is needed to protect WhatsApp widget inside Chaty from spam. Then just click the «Save Settings» button.
From now Anti-Spam starts protecting all forms on your site including Chaty without any extra setup.
Step 2: Test Spam Protection of your forms
Use this simple test to confirm that CleanTalk is active:
At first, open your form in an Incognito browser tab
Use this test email: st********@*****le.com
Submit the form
If the plugin is working, you’ll see a message that the submission was blocked. That means the Anti-Spam plugin now filters our your Chaty spam!
Important: You must test in Incognito because admins are not blocked by default.
Enjoy the result!
If you have any questions, add a comment and we will be happy to help you.
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).
How many free WordPress forms are there in the catalog?
Free WordPress forms are not always 100% free, actually. WordPress catalog has hundreds of form plugins, though. We’ve collected top contact form plugins that are totally free or have a free version, not limited by time period.
All of the forms are absolutely compatible with Anti-Spam by CleanTalk spam protection giving you peace of mind without captchas or annoying puzzles.
Here are the top 5 free WordPress form plugins that combine usability with anti-spam protection.
1. Contact Form 7
With over 5 million active installations, Contact Form 7 is a no-frills, lightweight solution trusted by millions. It employs sophisticatedly modularized architecture and its original Schema-Woven Validation technology.
Free WordPress form plugins need to be protected not least then the others. The right anti-spam solution for your forms not only protects your form from spam emails and messages, but also:
Won’t make your visitors struggle with CAPTCHAs or puzzles;
Protects all your forms on the site at once;
Protects your site from spam bots even before they reach it;
Is set up with no coding needed.
But don’t just take our word for it, check it out for yourself at cleantalk.org!
To date, the plugin has filtered a huge amount of spam messages on Gravity Forms and made many people a little happier.
We are constantly monitoring the protection quality of our Anti-Spam plugin, and recently, we found a review on WordPress where our customer reported some issues with Gravity Forms protection:
The problem was that some submissions were mistakenly blocked. The common reason for false/positives is incorrectly detected request parameters. This can happen due to the following:
– Specific website plugins and their settings
– Specific website themes
– JavaScript errors on a website
We started our investigation. Our Technical Support team reviewed all support requests related to Gravity Forms over the last few months and found no issues.
Our engineers have also reviewed the feedback in the plugin’s requests from our customer. There was nothing to analyze either. But that was not enough to stop our investigation, and we took further action. We ran additional tests in our environment and checked the protection with different plugin settings. The protection worked perfectly, all data was accurately extracted and sent correctly.
We can confirm that the default plugin settings are optimal for protecting Gravity Forms, and there is no need to change them unless absolutely necessary.
Based on our investigation, we haven’t found any common problems with Gravity Forms protection. Possible false/positives are individual; if you are experiencing any issues with the Anti-Spam plugin, we strongly recommend contacting our support team. Please mark requests for us using this guide and contact us at su*****@*******lk.org or use our private Ticket System.
To find a solution, our support team will do additional tests and analyze the request parameters.
Protection for Leaky Paywall covers all submissions made through WordPress plugin Leaky Paywall. Anti-Spam by CleanTalk for WordPress must be installed as well.
CleanTalk added spam protection for Brave 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 Brave Forms but also many others.
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 Brave 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.
brave
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.
CleanTalk added spam protection for FiboSearch Search Forms for WooCommerce in the CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin using direct form integration. So in case, you prefer using search 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 FiboSearch but also many others.
A robust backup strategy for any WordPress website is compulsory to store important content and keep the business running in case anything goes wrong. This guide reviews the best practices for WordPress backup and reviews some of the top-rated WordPress backup plugins to simplify the process.
Automated WordPress Backup: The Power of Plugins
Consider the WordPress backup plugin for a better, more efficient, and more reliable solution. These plugins will automate backing up for you, even on a schedule, and quite often provide extra features, such as:
Restore your entire site to a previous point in time with just one click.
Store backups safely off-site to safeguard against server failures.
Receive notifications for successful or failed backups.
The only backup changes since the last backup have been saving storage space.
Example of WordPress Backup Plugin: WPvivid
WPvivid is a highly rated plugin that offers a wide range of WordPress backup and restoration options. It’s user-friendly and offers peace of mind knowing your site is safe.
How to Use WPvivid
Installation
Login to your WordPress dashboard.
Go to Plugins > Add New.
Search for “WPvivid Backup”
Install the plugin.
Activate the plugin.
First Backup:
Go to WPvivid > Backup & Restore.
Click Backup Now.
Go to WPvivid > Schedule.
Set up a regular schedule of automated backup.
Click Save Changes.
Restore Your Site:
Go to WPvivid > Backup.
Choose the backup you want to restore.
Click Restore.
Extra Tips:
Test Your Backups: Regularly restore your site from a backup to make sure it’s working correctly.
Keep Multiple Backups: Keep multiple backups to be safe from data loss. Secure Your Backups: If you’re storing backups off-site, use strong passwords and encryption.
Monitor Your Backups: Keep an eye on your backup schedule and storage usage.
Regular Backups: Set up regular backups, preferably daily or weekly.
Offsite Storage: Store backups off-site to protect against local disasters.
Test Restores: Periodically test restoring your site from backups to ensure they are working.
Secure Backups: Protect backups with strong passwords and encryption.
With these best practices in place and by using a reliable WordPress backup plugin, you can all but secure your WordPress site and minimize the possible disasters to the barest minimum.
