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<p>This plugin adds a stylesheet or image to your blog’s html source code. When a browser loads that stylesheet or image a cookie is dropped. If that user then leaves a comment the cookie is checked. If it doesn’t exist the comment is marked as spam.<br />
The plugin can also check how long it took a user to enter a comment. If it’s too fast it’s probably a spam bot. How fast can a legitimate user enter their name, email, web address and enter a well thought out comment?</p>
<p>For the adventurous, add these lines to your .htaccess and it will block spam attempts before they ever get to WordPress. Replace the Xs with the cookie that was set in your browser after viewing your blog. You can also find the cookie value by examining the page source code and looking for “css.php?k=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX”. Make sure the lines go above the standard WordPress rules.</p>
<pre><code>    RewriteCond %{HTTP_COOKIE} !^.*XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.*$
    RewriteRule ^wp-comments-post.php - [F,L]
</code></pre>
<p>If you use WordPress MU, replace wp-comments-post.php above with wp-signup.php to block spam signups.</p>
<pre><code>    RewriteCond %{HTTP_COOKIE} !^.*XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.*$
    RewriteRule ^wp-signup.php - [F,L]
</code></pre>


Cookies for Comments

If you don't use any other spam filter plugins, then you can rely on this to stop spam comments for sure!

Must have, if you don't use any other spam filters!

I'd been getting a dozen spams a day on two of my sites. We installed "Stop Spam Comments" on one and "Cookies for Comments" on the other. Both worked perfectly. No more spam. Thanks!



very easy and no more spam!

Sets a cookie on a random URL that is then checked when a comment is posted. If the cookie is missing the comment is marked as spam.

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themebeez

<p>Simple GDPR Cookie Compliance is a simple plugin that helps to display cookie notice on your WordPress website. It helps to show your complies with EU GDPR cookie law and CCPA regulations. It is a lightweight plugin that comes with three different layouts.</p>
<blockquote>
<p><em>Simple yet powerful plugin. Display cookie notice with just in few clicks. Adds just 2KB of pure vanilla JavaScript!</em></p>
</blockquote>
<p>💁 Note: Installing this plugin alone does not make your site GDPR compliant. Since each site uses different cookies, you may need to ensure you have necessary configurations in place.</p>
<h3>🦄 Main Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Simple & light-weight (no dependencies).</li>
<li>Three different layouts.</li>
<li>Choose placement to display notice.</li>
<li>Custom message support.</li>
<li>Color options for notice.</li>
<li>Display/Hide close button.</li>
<li>Display/Hide cookie icon.</li>
<li>Set cookie expiration date.</li>
<li>Translation ready.</li>
<li>Coded according to WordPress plugin standard.</li>
</ul>
<h3>💰 Donation/Sponsor</h3>
<p>This plugin will remain ❤️ Forever Free project (No pro/premium versions will be made). If you wish to support the development of this plugin, please feel free to <a href="https://donation.creamcode.org" rel="nofollow ugc">donate or sponsor this project</a>. Your donation will help encourage and support the plugin’s continued development and better user support.</p>
<h3>🎭 Get Involved</h3>
<ul>
<li>If you’re a developer and want to contribute, you can do on <a href="https://github.com/themebeez/simple-gdpr-cookie-compliance" rel="nofollow ugc">Github</a>.</li>
<li>If you love this plugin, and you want the plugin to be translated in your local language. Feel free to contribute on this <a href="https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/simple-gdpr-cookie-compliance/" rel="nofollow ugc">translation page</a> for translation.</li>
<li>If you’re a user and you need support or find any issues related to the plugin, please raise it on <a href="https://github.com/themebeez/simple-gdpr-cookie-compliance/issues" rel="nofollow ugc">Github</a> or post it on <a href="https://themebeez.com/support-forum/simple-gdpr-cookie-compliance-support/" rel="nofollow ugc">our support forum.</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Important Links</h3>
<ul>
<li>Source code – <a href="https://github.com/themebeez/simple-gdpr-cookie-compliance" rel="nofollow ugc">Github</a></li>
<li>Feedback – <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/simple-gdpr-cookie-compliance/reviews/" rel="ugc">Here</a></li>
<li>Report an issue – <a href="https://themebeez.com/support-forum/simple-gdpr-cookie-compliance-support/" rel="nofollow ugc">Here</a></li>
</ul>


Simple GDPR Cookie Compliance

Simple GDPR Cookie Compliance is a simple plugin that helps to display cookie notice on your WordPress website.

Cookies for Comments vs Simple GDPR Cookie Compliance