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This plugin adds lines to the virtual robots.txt file that WordPress creates automagically if the file is not present physically on the server to block the Common Crawl bot (CCBot) that is used to train AI algorithms like ChatGPT (in version 3.5 it makes up 60% of the training data mix) to crawl websites. Here is the <a href="https://commoncrawl.org/big-picture/frequently-asked-questions/" rel="nofollow ugc">information about the Common Crawl bot (CCBot)</a>.
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Please be aware of what this plugin does exactly: If you activate the plugin it will add some lines to the robots.txt file to tell Common Crawl bots to not to crawl and index parts of this website.
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Please only activate this plugin if you know what you’re doing.
<h4>What can I do with this plugin?</h4>
This plugin adds the necessary lines to the virtual robots.txt file that WordPress creates automagically to block the Common Crawl bot (CCBot) is used to train AI algorithms like ChatGPT to crawl websites.
<h4>What ideas is this plugin based on?</h4>
Our plugin to <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/block-chat-gpt-via-robots-txt/" rel="ugc">block the OpenAI ChatGTP bot</a> after the launch of the OpenAI ChatGPT plugins that crawl websites.
<h4>What is the robots.txt file?</h4>
The robots.txt file is a plain text file located at the root folder of a domain (or subdomain) which tells web crawlers (like Googlebot) what parts of the website they should access and index.
The first thing a search engine crawler looks at when it is visiting a page is the robots.txt file and it controls how search engine spiders see and interact with the web pages.
<h4>System requirements</h4>
PHP version 7.4 or greater. 
We require 7.4 or higher because we believe that everybody should be running a modern PHP version. When releasing this plugin <a href="https://wordpress.org/about/requirements/" rel="ugc">WordPress recommends PHP 7.4 or higher</a>. We would recommend 8.0 or higher as 7.4 has no security updates since 28 Nov 2022.
<h4>How to get this plugin in your Language!</h4>
The first release is avaliable in English and Spanish. In the “languages” folder we have included the necessary files to translate this plugin.
If you would like the plugin in your language and you’re good at translating, please use the <a href="https://translate.wordpress.org/" rel="nofollow ugc">native WordPress Translation</a> functionality.
New to Translating a plugin? First read through the <a href="https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/handbook/tools/glotpress-translate-wordpress-org/" rel="nofollow ugc">Translator Handbook</a>, then select your locale at <a href="https://translate.wordpress.org/" rel="nofollow ugc">Translating WordPress</a> and finally go to the <a href="https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/block-ecommerce-assets-via-robots-txt/" rel="nofollow ugc">translation page for this plugin</a> to translate it.
<h4>Further Reading</h4>
You can access the description of the plugin in Spanish at: <a href="https://apasionados.es/blog/" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Common Crawl bot (CCBot) via robots.txt en español</a>.
<h3>Contact</h3>
For further information please send us an <a href="https://apasionados.es/contacto/index.php?desde=wordpress-org-block-chatgpt-assets-via-robots-txt" rel="nofollow ugc">email</a>.

Block Common Crawl via robots.txt

Blocks the Common Crawl bot (CCBot) that gathers data that is used to train AI algorithms like ChatGPT through the WordPress virtual robots.txt file

Bill Minozzi

Anti Bots 
★★★★★
<h3>Effortless bot protection for WordPress. Set up in minutes, secure your site with just a few clicks!</h3>
<h3>🚀 In a Hurry? Block Bad Bots Instantly!</h3>
What it does: 
It’s a powerful bot firewall that automatically blocks malicious bots while allowing legitimate traffic. This plugin protects your site from data theft, server overload, and SEO damage caused by unwanted automated traffic.
Why it matters: 
WordPress sites are constantly targeted by malicious bots. Your site’s bot protection isn’t optional—it’s essential for survival. 
According to Cloudflare, 2.5% of ALL internet traffic is malicious bots—nearly 2 million attacks every second. These bots steal content, overload servers, and can destroy your SEO rankings overnight.
Key Protections: 
* Automatic Bad Bot Blocking: Instantly blocks malicious bots and scrapers 
* Smart Whitelisting: Pre-configured with 20+ trusted bots (Google, Bing, social networks) 
* Brute Force Prevention: Stops bots from attacking your login forms 
* Server Load Reduction: Prevents bot-induced slowdowns and crashes 
* Zero performance impact → No DNS changes, no cloud redirects, no speed penalty
Essential Features: 
* One-Click Setup: Fully operational in less than 2 minutes 
* Learning Mode: Test safely without blocking good traffic 
* Visitor Logging: See exactly who’s accessing your site 
* Spam Prevention: Blocks bots from submitting forms and comments 
* Independent Operation: Works without Fail2ban or server modifications
<h3>🔎 Want to Understand the Full Bot Threat? Continue Reading Below</h3>
Bad Bots: A Growing Danger
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Can you imagine the sheer volume of data crossing the internet every second? It’s truly monstrous, isn’t it? Millions of interactions, searches, and transactions… 
 Well, brace yourself for a staggering statistic: according to Cloudflare, the online security giant, about one-third (approximately 30-33%) of all this global traffic is generated by bots – that is, by computer programs, not humans. 
 And even more alarming: from this immense volume of bot traffic, Cloudflare identified that 8.6% have malicious purposes (Q1 2024 data). This means that approximately 2.5% of ALL internet traffic consists of malicious bots constantly active, searching for loopholes, stealing data, or trying to take down sites! That’s nearly 2 million attacks every second sweeping across the web. ** 
 But the news doesn’t stop there: this **malicious bot activity is constantly evolving and increasing. A key reason for this alarming trend is that: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is empowering even less-skilled attackers to create bots to steal information, while ready-made attack kits are sold on the dark web, amplifying both the volume and sophistication of threats. 
 Furthermore, the emergence of many new Artificial Intelligence websites means they now deploy their own bots for web crawling and data gathering, contributing significantly to overall bot traffic.
Bots can have a negative impact on your website in a number of ways. They can overload your server, which can cause performance problems such as slowness and longer response times. They can also look for vulnerabilities in your website and steal your content, which can damage your SEO.
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The Anti-Bot Plugin introduces an innovative approach to bot management and WordPress security. By default, it blocks all bots except those from Google and Microsoft Bing. You can also create a bot whitelist of approved bots, ensuring that only those you trust can access your site. The plugin includes a pre-configured list of approximately 20 reputable bots from major social networks, including Google and Microsoft. With our advanced learning mode, you can test the plugin and manage this list—adding or removing bots—without risking the blocking of beneficial ones. Additionally, the plugin features a visitor log to help you oversee this process.
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<li>stop bad bots</li>
<li>protect website from bots</li>
<li>website performance optimization</li>
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<h3>Key Features:</h3>
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<li>User-Friendly: Simple installation and setup with just 3-4 clicks.</li>
<li>Comprehensive Bot Protection: Effectively blocks unwanted bots, scrapers, and botnets while allowing trusted ones. Protects your website from bots and helps prevent bot attacks.</li>
<li>Customizable Whitelist: Comes with a pre-configured list of approximately 20 good bots from major social networks, including Google and Microsoft. Manage this list by adding or removing bots as needed.</li>
<li>Learning Mode: Test the plugin and build your whitelist without disrupting your site.</li>
<li>Prevents Bots from Spamming Comments and Contact Forms: Acts as a spam bot blocker.</li>
<li>Protect Your SEO: Prevents bots from stealing your content and negatively impacting your SEO.</li>
<li>Prevents Bots from Overloading Your Server: Mitigates performance degradation caused by bots, ensuring fast and seamless navigation for visitors. Site performance enhancement and helps increase website speed.</li>
<li>Brute Force Protection: Shields your login form from brute force attack protection.</li>
<li>Performance Friendly: No effect on site speed, no DNS or Cloud Traffic Redirection, and no risk of Google penalties for slow sites. Provides website security plugin and automated bot defense.</li>
<li>This plugin operates independently and does not require Fail2ban (Fail to Ban) to be installed on your server.</li>
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Translation ready. Files included: Dutch, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and German.
For enhanced protection, consider our free <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/StopBadBots/" rel="ugc">StopBadBots</a> plugin, which offers additional features to tackle more sophisticated threats. Please note that this option may require a slightly longer installation time due to its advanced capabilities and is designed for experienced users. 
Also need to protect your forms? 
<a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/recaptcha-for-all/" rel="ugc">Install our Free Recaptcha & Cloudflare Turnstile plugin.</a>
Please check out our demo video and documentation at: 
<a href="https://antibotsplugin.com/help/" rel="nofollow ugc">Online Guide</a> 
<a href="https://antibotsplugin.com/demo-video/" rel="nofollow ugc">Demo Video</a>
<iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JmVR6BlEnaQ?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe>
<a href="https://antibotsplugin.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Plugin Site</a> 
<a href="https://antihackerplugin.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Compatible With Anti Hacker Plugin</a>
<h3>CREDITS AND SOURCE FILES</h3>
We use Datatables to render our visitors table. 
You can find the complete files (no minimized) to download 
on this link: 
https://datatables.net/download/index 
Same thing for Bootstrap: 
https://getbootstrap.com/docs/4.3/getting-started/download/ 
Same thing for jQuery: 
https://jquery.com/download/
<h3>External service (1)</h3>
When using our chat, only some information about issues, such as your language and data from the Diagnose tab, may be sent to our server. We do not share, publish, or disclose any information with third parties. 
domain: https://BillMinozzi.com/chat/api/api.php
<h3>External service (2)</h3>
The plugin will retrieve tips and news from our site BillMinozzi.com. This information will be displayed in the plugin dashboard, in the right-hand column under the title “Tips and News.” No data is sent to our server. 
domain: https://billminozzi.com/API/bill-api.php
<h3>Advanced Site Health</h3>
WordPresss built-in Site Health feature provides a great baseline for your sites well-being. However, in todays digital landscape, true health goes beyond server configuration. A site can have a perfect score and still be slow, vulnerable, or plagued by critical errors.
Our plugin extends the core Site Health concept to provide a truly holistic analysis of what keeps your site fast, stable, and secure. We dont just check the basics; we diagnose critical issues that directly impact your visitors experience and your sites operational integrity.
Our enhanced checks include:Performance & Memory Analysis, Proactive Error Detection, Modern Security Monitoring. 
That involves querying public, authoritative services like rdap.db.ripe.net with visitor IP addresses for security analysis. 
domain: https://rdap.db.ripe.net/ip/
For a complete overview of all features, our data handling practices, and the full terms governing our software, please visit our official website: 
https://siterightaway.net/terms-of-use-of-our-plugins-and-themes/

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