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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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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.

Trusted Accounts

Stop bots and scrapers without affecting real visitors.
Trusted Accounts protects your WordPress pages in the background. Each request is checked (allow / challenge / block, typically under 50 ms) — we stop bots before they even reach your site, so you get effective bot, scraper & spam protection without CAPTCHAs. On the page, our SDK sends behaviour data for additional real-time security. Works for anonymous traffic and for logged-in users.
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<h4>What Makes Trusted Accounts Special?</h4>
✅ Invisible to Real Users – Protection runs in the background; no annoying CAPTCHAs or steps for legitimate users 
✅ Request + Behaviour – Request check before the page loads (under 50 ms); real-time behaviour data on the page 
✅ Bot, Scraper & Spam Protection – Block or challenge bots, scrapers and abusive traffic before they reach your site 
✅ Admin Panel – Deep insights into bots and scrapers on your site; Advanced Crawler Management 
✅ Works for Everyone – Guests and logged-in users; for communities, distinguish real vs. fake users 
✅ Easy Integration – Works with any WordPress theme; simple setup with API keys

Full Website Security: Bot & Spam Protection from Trusted Accounts

Protect your pages from bots, scrapers and spam — fully in the background and invisible to visitors. We stop bad visitors before they reach your site.

GhostTrap vs Full Website Security: Bot & Spam Protection from Trusted Accounts