CompleteWebResources

<p>Change the default WordPress comment blocklist functionality to exact match and save entries marked as spam for review.</p>
<p>The WordPress comment blocklist inside matches keywords, so for example, blocklisting a word such as “pasta” will automatically delete comments containing “pastaroni” or “anitpasta” (but not “chef boyardee”).</p>
<p>If you try to use the WordPress comment blocklist for contact form entries, this can be hugely problematic. The first major issue is falsely identifying comments as spam so you risk blocking valid contact form entries.</p>
<p>Additionally, there’s no moderation queue built into Formidable Forms, Contact Form 7, or Gravity Forms for entries marked as spam. This plugin fixes those issues.</p>
<h4>Changing the default WordPress comment blocklist functionality</h4>
<p>This plugin changes the default inside match blocklist functionality to exact match keywords, URLs, and ip addresses. If you add “karaoke” to your blocklist you’ll only be blocking “karaoke” and not “karaoke stars.”</p>
<h4>Retaining Contact Form Entries</h4>
<p>The plugin also retains contact form entries marked as spam in your database, so you can check them from the WordPress admin area.</p>
<h4>Important Notes / FAQ</h4>
<ul>
<li>For default comments in a post after submitting, if blocklisted, the comment will go to Spam status, whereas the default functionality would be to send that comment to the trash.</li>
<li>We’re currently configured to work with Contact Form 7, Formidable Forms and Gravity Forms.</li>
<li>Add keywords you want to block to the WordPress admin area under <strong>Settings > Discussion > Disallowed Comment Keys</strong></li>
<li>Upon activation, the plugin will automatically populate three keywords by default in the “Disallowed Comment Keys” field in the WP Admin area. This is so you know things are working. We leave it to the user to control their specific blocklist keywords. If you want a list of we’ll known spam words as a starting point, check your preferred search engine for “ultimate comment blocklist” or “WordPress comment blocklist.”</li>
<li><strong>CAUTION:</strong> Even though this is a significantly less blunt approach than the default WordPress functionality, please be careful. If you add the word “appointment” to your blocklist, you will block any form fill with the word “appointment” from getting through to your inbox.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Support the Plugin</h4>
<p>If you love this plugin and want to support it, you can help us by linking to this page, leaving constructive feedback, or sending a monetary donation <a href="https://paypal.me/completewebresources" rel="nofollow ugc">paypal.me/completewebresources</a>.</p>


Exact Match Disallowed Comment & Contact Forms

Change the default WordPress comment blocklist functionality to exact match and save entries marked as spam for review.

Plugin Brewery

<p>MultiForm Anti-Spam Image CAPTCHA delivers fast, accessible spam protection for Contact Form 7, WPForms, and Formidable Forms with a GDPR-friendly image CAPTCHA and honeypot. Visitors simply pick the requested icon while bots are blocked by hashed answers, honeypots, and server-side validation that expires stale keys automatically.</p>
<p>The free version focuses on the essentials so you can drop a CAPTCHA into Contact Form 7, WPForms, or Formidable Forms in seconds. Every other integration, style option, and advanced security toggle lives in the Pro version.</p>
<h4>Why choose MultiForm Anti-Spam Image CAPTCHA</h4>
<ul>
<li>Unique server-side keys mean the correct icon can’t be scraped from the markup.</li>
<li>Native integrations for CF7, WPForms, and Formidable—no DIY HTML fragments or template edits.</li>
<li>No reliance on third-party services, reCAPTCHA quotas, or external JavaScript widgets.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Free Spam Protection Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Contact Form 7 image CAPTCHA shortcode/tag button for quick insertion</li>
<li>WPForms drag-and-drop field that adds the CAPTCHA without code</li>
<li>Formidable Forms shortcode support</li>
<li>Built-in honeypot and server-side spam validation with daily cleanup</li>
<li>Keyboard-friendly radio buttons and screen-reader instructions for accessibility</li>
</ul>
<h4>Step-by-step instructions</h4>
<p><strong>Contact Form 7</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Go to <strong>Contact <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Contact Forms</strong> and edit your form.</li>
<li>Click the <strong>MultiForm Anti-Spam Image CAPTCHA</strong> tag button or manually insert <code>[pbmfasic]</code>.</li>
<li>Save the form.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>WPForms</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Edit your form in <strong>WPForms <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> All Forms</strong>.</li>
<li>In the <strong>Standard Fields</strong> panel drag the <strong>MultiForm Anti-Spam Image CAPTCHA</strong> field into your form (drop it above the submit button for the best UX).</li>
<li>Save the form.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Formidable Forms</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Edit your Formidable form and add an <strong>HTML</strong> field where you want the CAPTCHA to appear.</li>
<li>Inside that HTML field paste the shortcode <code>[pbmfasic]</code>.</li>
<li>Save the form</li>
</ol>
<h3>Go PRO!</h3>
<p><strong>PRO Demo</strong></p>
<p>See the <a href="https://pluginbrewery.com/support/?utm_source=wp_readme&utm_medium=wp_readme&utm_campaign=readme" rel="nofollow ugc">image captcha spam protection demo</a> on our support page.</p>
<p>Explore the <a href="https://pluginbrewery.com/wordpress-plugins/multiform-anti-spam-image-captcha-pro/?utm_source=wp_readme&utm_medium=wp_readme&utm_campaign=readme" rel="nofollow ugc">customizable CAPTCHA pro version</a> for more information.</p>
<p><strong>PRO Features:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>All free features</li>
<li>Gravity Forms, Elementor Pro Forms, WooCommerce</li>
<li>WordPress login/registration/password, and native comments</li>
<li>GDPR compliant</li>
<li>ADA/a11y/WCAG compliant with audio support</li>
<li>Reverse honeypot</li>
<li>Submission speed checks</li>
<li>AJAX refresh</li>
<li>Icon randomization</li>
<li>Custom icons: Use Font Awesome icon fonts or SVGs</li>
<li>Full stylistic control (colors, sizes, borders, messaging, layout)</li>
</ul>


MultiForm Anti-Spam Image CAPTCHA – Contact Form 7 Image CAPTCHA, WPForms Image CAPTCHA, Formidable Image CAPTCHA, GDPR

Add a GDPR-ready image CAPTCHA and honeypot to Contact Form 7, WPForms, and Formidable Forms. Fight spam!

Exact Match Disallowed Comment & Contact Forms vs MultiForm Anti-Spam Image CAPTCHA – Contact Form 7 Image CAPTCHA, WPForms Image CAPTCHA, Formidable Image CAPTCHA, GDPR