Tag: wordpress

  • QuickCal Spam Protection for WordPress

    QuickCal Spam Protection for WordPress

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    quickcal screenshot 03

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

    Download CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin | Download QuickCal plugin 

    How to install CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin

    To install the Anti-Spam plugin, go to your WordPress admin panelPluginsAdd 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 QuickCal forms are protected from spam.

    You can always use our detailed installation instructions.

    How to check your QuickCal forms spam protection in about 5 minutes

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

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

    WordPress spam protection

  • 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.

  • 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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    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
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    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

  • Our client’s review:  LABTOPIAFARMS.COM

    Our client’s review: LABTOPIAFARMS.COM

    We continue sharing our clients’ reviews and today’s one is kindly brought to you by David from https://labtopiafarms.com on Trustpilot.

    Awesome! It works!

    I’ve used clean talk probably for about 15 years, used it on dozens of sites, and while running both antispam and the security modules the sites were being attacked constantly, but the Country level blocking snips that probing off before they can try to compromise the site. No more malicious registrations or submissions. The support has been consistent and excellent, a rarity indeed.

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  • Chaty Spam protection for WordPress in 5 minutes

    Chaty Spam protection for WordPress in 5 minutes

    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.

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    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.

    Anti-Spam plugin by CleanTalk

    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:

    1. Firstly, to install the Anti-Spam plugin, go to your WordPress admin panelPluginsAdd New. You can also download it in the WordPress catalog.

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

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

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    4. After it is done go to the plugin settings and click the «Get Access Key Automatically» button.

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    5. 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.

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    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
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    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 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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    • Post the short code in any post/page on your site.
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    • 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!

  • 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.

  • Awesome Support Forms Spam Protection for WordPress

    Awesome Support Forms Spam Protection for WordPress

    CleanTalk added spam protection for Awesome Support 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 Awesome Support but also many others.

    Download CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin | Download Awesome Support 

    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 Awesome Support 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.

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    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.

  • 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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    site reviews spam for wordpress 1 1
    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.

  • 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!