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GhostTrap provides sophisticated invisible spam protection using a comprehensive 5-layer detection system. Legitimate users comment normally while automated spam is silently blocked through advanced timing analysis, cryptographic validation, and behavioral detection.
<h4>5-Layer Protection System</h4>
<ul>
<li>Timing Analysis – Detects submissions too fast for human interaction</li>
<li>Cryptographic Signatures – Prevents replay attacks and form manipulation</li>
<li>Year Validation – JavaScript-enhanced field verification</li>
<li>JavaScript Detection – Ensures legitimate browser interaction</li>
<li>Honeypot Fields – Multiple hidden traps catch automated bots</li>
</ul>
<h4>Professional Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Enhanced Admin Interface – Professional statistics dashboard with custom branding</li>
<li>Real-time Statistics – Track protection effectiveness with detailed blocking metrics</li>
<li>Configurable Timing – Adjust detection sensitivity from 5-300 seconds</li>
<li>WordPress 6.4+ Compatible – Full support for block themes and FSE</li>
<li>Admin Bar Integration – Quick spam statistics for administrators</li>
<li>Screen Options Control – User-configurable interface elements</li>
</ul>
<h4>Zero User Friction</h4>
All protection operates invisibly – no captcha, no puzzles, no delays. Users with JavaScript enabled see normal comment forms, while those with disabled JavaScript get simple year validation. Protection effectiveness remains high in both scenarios.
<h4>Performance Optimized</h4>
<ul>
<li>Lightweight JavaScript – Only 2KB, loads exclusively on comment pages</li>
<li>Smart Script Loading – Conditional loading based on comment form presence</li>
<li>Minimal Database Impact – Efficient storage with optional spam archiving</li>
<li>Browser Compatibility – Works across all modern browsers with graceful degradation</li>
</ul>
<h4>GDPR Compliant</h4>
No external services, no tracking, no personal data collection beyond standard WordPress comment processing. All spam detection happens locally on your server.
<h4>Attribution</h4>
Built upon the original Anti-spam plugin foundation by webvitaly, with comprehensive modernization, enhanced detection layers, and professional admin interface for current WordPress compatibility.
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
GhostTrap operates with privacy-first design principles:
<ul>
<li>No External Services – All spam detection processing occurs on your server</li>
<li>No Personal Data Collection – Uses only standard WordPress comment data for protection</li>
<li>No Tracking or Analytics – Zero data sharing with third parties or external systems</li>
<li>GDPR Fully Compliant – Minimal data processing with transparent, local-only operation</li>
<li>Optional Spam Storage – Blocked comments stored locally only if explicitly enabled</li>
</ul>
<h3>Advanced Configuration</h3>
<h4>Timing Threshold Recommendations</h4>
<ul>
<li>High Security Sites: 10-15 seconds (stricter protection)</li>
<li>General Purpose Sites: 15-20 seconds (balanced protection)</li>
<li>Accessibility-Focused Sites: 25-30 seconds (accommodates slower interaction)</li>
<li>Reading-Heavy Sites: 30+ seconds (allows time for content review)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Admin Interface Customization</h4>
<ul>
<li>Admin Bar Statistics – Toggle spam counter visibility in admin bar</li>
<li>Screen Options – Control information panel display on comments page</li>
<li>Dashboard Integration – Spam statistics in “At a Glance” widget</li>
<li>Contextual Help – Comprehensive protection information in WordPress help system</li>
</ul>
<h4>Technical Requirements</h4>
Server Environment: 
* WordPress 5.0 or higher 
* PHP 7.4 or higher 
* Standard WordPress hosting with wp_options table access
Browser Support: 
* All modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) 
* Internet Explorer 11+ with graceful degradation 
* Mobile browsers with full functionality 
* JavaScript-disabled browsers with fallback protection
Performance Specifications: 
* JavaScript payload: ~2KB minified and compressed 
* Database impact: Single option row with minimal queries 
* Server processing: Sub-millisecond detection analysis 
* Memory usage: Negligible footprint during comment processing

GhostTrap

Advanced 5-layer invisible spam protection for comments. No captcha, no user friction - professional spam blocking.

fullworks

Is Contact Form 7 spam destroying your mornings?
Every day, the same nightmare: dozens of fake submissions, worried you’ll miss real customers, and other plugins want $60/year just for basic protection.
This free plugin ends that nightmare today.
<h4>What Gets Protected (FREE)</h4>
✅ Contact Form 7 – Block bot spam automatically 
✅ WPForms Lite & Pro – Stop automated submissions 
✅ Jetpack Contact Forms – Filter bot spam instantly 
✅ Fluent Forms – Eliminate bot attacks 
✅ SureForms – Block bot spam submissions 
✅ WordPress Comments – Clean comment spam from badbots 
✅ Business sites included – No commercial fees ever
Works immediately after activation. No configuration. No learning curve. No monthly costs.
<h4>How It Works</h4>
3 Steps to Spam-Free Contact Forms:
<ol>
<li>Install – Search “Contact Form 7 spam” in your WordPress dashboard</li>
<li>Activate – One click to turn on protection</li>
<li>Relax – Your Contact Form 7 and WPForms and others are now protected from bots</li>
</ol>
The moment you activate, spam bots are automatically blocked on all your forms and comments. No settings to configure. No technical knowledge required. No ongoing maintenance.
Most users report 95-100% spam reduction within the first 24 hours.
Tomorrow morning, check your inbox. Instead of dozens of spam submissions, you’ll see only real customer inquiries. That’s the peace of mind this plugin delivers.
<h4>Why Contact Form 7 Needs This</h4>
Contact Form 7 is WordPress’s most popular form plugin with over 5 million active installations. It’s lightweight, flexible, and completely free.
But it doesn’t include spam protection.
Without protection, Contact Form 7 sites get hammered. Bot networks discover unprotected forms and flood them with submissions. Your inbox fills with junk. You waste time sorting real inquiries from spam. Worse, you risk missing legitimate customers buried in the noise.
This plugin fixes that problem. For free. Forever.
<h4>Free vs Pro: What You Get</h4>
FREE Version (Most Sites Need Only This): 
✅ Contact Form 7 bot spam blocked 
✅ WPForms automated spam stopped 
✅ Jetpack forms protected 
✅ Fluent Forms secured 
✅ SureForms protected 
✅ WordPress comment spam eliminated 
✅ Works on business/commercial sites 
✅ Spam statistics dashboard
Automated bots cause 95%+ of spam. The free version handles this completely.
PRO Version (For Advanced Needs): 
⚡ AI-powered human spam detection 
⚡ Gravity Forms integration 
⚡ WooCommerce registration protection 
⚡ Email quarantine for review 
⚡ Custom IP blocklists 
⚡ Allow/deny pattern rules 
⚡ Priority support
Most Contact Form 7 users never need Pro. But if you’re getting manually-typed spam or need enterprise features, Pro has you covered.
<h4>Why This Works Better Than CAPTCHA</h4>
CAPTCHA makes your visitors prove they’re human by solving puzzles. It’s annoying, hurts conversions, and still lets some spam through.
This plugin takes a smarter approach:
<ul>
<li>Invisible honeypot fields – Bots can’t resist filling hidden fields that humans never see</li>
<li>Timing analysis – Bots submit forms instantly; real people don’t</li>
<li>Behavioral fingerprinting – Bot patterns are detectable and consistent</li>
<li>No user friction – Your visitors never know the protection exists</li>
<li>Lightning fast – All processing happens locally on your server</li>
</ul>
Your Contact Form 7 stays fast. Your conversion rates stay high. Spam disappears.
It just works. Quietly. Effectively. Completely free.
<h4>Common Questions Answered</h4>
“Will this work with my existing Contact Form 7 setup?” 
Yes. It integrates automatically with all CF7 configurations, custom fields, and extensions. Nothing breaks. Spam just stops.
“I’m not technical. Can I install this?” 
If you can install a WordPress plugin, you can use this. There’s literally nothing to configure. Install, activate, done.
“What about sites that aren’t in English?” 
Works perfectly on all languages. The spam detection doesn’t depend on language – it detects bot behavior patterns.
“My site sells products. Do I have to pay?” 
No. Unlike some popular anti-spam solutions that charge business sites, this is free for commercial use. No exceptions. No hidden fees.
<h4>Ready to Stop Contact Form 7 Spam?</h4>
Installation takes 30 seconds:
<ol>
<li>In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins → Add New</li>
<li>Search for “Contact Form 7 spam”</li>
<li>Click Install, then Activate</li>
<li>Done – your forms are now protected</li>
</ol>
Check your email tomorrow. Enjoy the silence.
For detailed statistics and settings, visit Settings → Anti Spam after activation.
<h3>Go Pro</h3>
Most Contact Form 7 users never need Pro – the free version eliminates their spam problem completely.
But if you need advanced protection, Pro delivers:
✅ AI-Powered Human Spam Detection – Stop manually-typed spam that gets past basic filters 
✅ Gravity Forms Integration – Complete protection for premium form users 
✅ WooCommerce Registration Blocking – Stop fake account spam 
✅ Email Quarantine – Review and rescue any legitimate messages caught by mistake 
✅ Custom Allow/Deny Rules – Block specific IPs, patterns, or keywords 
✅ IP Blocklist Checking – Automatic blocking of known spam networks 
✅ Priority Support – Get help directly from the developers
Perfect for: 
– High-traffic sites getting manually-entered spam 
– Agencies managing multiple client installations 
– Enterprise sites requiring advanced controls 
– Gravity Forms and WooCommerce users
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