Kasuga

<p>Tiny Comment Spam Blocker is a lightweight yet powerful plugin designed to protect your WordPress comments from spam. It employs five different techniques to detect and block unwanted comments:</p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Nonce Verification</strong> – Ensures that the comment form submission is genuine.</li>
<li><strong>Submission Time Check</strong> – Blocks comments submitted too quickly to prevent bots.</li>
<li><strong>Honeypot Field</strong> – Hidden field that traps automated spam bots.</li>
<li><strong>User Agent Validation</strong> – Detects suspicious User-Agent strings and blocks them.</li>
<li><strong>Forbidden Word Filtering</strong> – Blocks submissions containing words or phrases from a configurable list within the <strong>comment body, email address, or IP address.</strong></li>
<li><strong>JavaScript-Based Human Interaction Detection</strong> – Sets a verification token when mouse movement, scrolling, or touch interaction is detected.</li>
<li><strong>(Option) Block Non-Japanese Comments</strong> – Blocks comments that do not contain Japanese characters (Hiragana, Katakana, or Han/Kanji), primarily targeting machine-translated or foreign spam.</li>
</ol>
<p>These filters are applied in order: if a comment passes the first check, it proceeds to the second, and so on, until all checks are applied or the comment is blocked.</p>
<p>Additional features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Option to log detected spam in a local log file (up to 1.0 MB).</li>
<li>Optional email notifications when spam is detected.</li>
<li>Easy settings page in the WordPress admin panel.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Settings</h3>
<p>The plugin provides the following settings in the WordPress admin panel:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Enable Spam Protection</strong> – Toggle the spam protection on or off. When disabled, all anti-spam checks are skipped.</li>
<li><strong>Save Spam Detection Log</strong> – Enable or disable logging of detected spam. Logs are saved in a local file up to 1.0 MB within the WordPress uploads directory.</li>
<li><strong>Notification Email Address</strong> – Enter an email address to receive notifications when spam is detected. Leave blank to disable email notifications.</li>
<li><strong>Minimum Submission Time (seconds)</strong> – Set the minimum allowed time between loading the comment form and submitting a comment. Comments submitted faster than this threshold are considered spam.</li>
<li><strong>Forbidden Words List</strong> – Enter one forbidden word, phrase, or IP address per line. Submissions containing these entries in the comment body, <strong>email address</strong>, or <strong>IP address</strong> will be blocked. <strong>Case is insensitive.</strong>
<ul>
<li><strong>Example:</strong><br />
viagra<br />
online pharmacy<br />
spam@email.com<br />
164.138.205.72</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Block No Japanese Comments</strong> – If enabled, this becomes the final check: Comments that contain Japanese characters (Hiragana, Katakana, or Kanji) will be automatically accepted after passing other security checks. <strong>Comments without Japanese characters will be blocked.</strong></li>
</ul>
<h3>Arbitrary Section</h3>
<p>This plugin is designed to be lightweight and fast, ensuring minimal impact on site performance while providing robust protection against comment spam.</p>


Tiny Comment Spam Blocker

A simple and lightweight yet rock-solid plugin that blocks comment spam using multiple automatic detection methods.

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WpMaspik

<p>Maspik is an advanced WordPress anti-spam plugin that blocks bots, fake leads, and unwanted submissions across your entire site — without hurting real users.</p>
<p>Trusted by thousands of websites worldwide. Works automatically on activation.</p>
<p>👉 Works with all major form plugins. No CAPTCHA. No coding. Immediate results.</p>
<h3>Why block spam with Maspik?</h3>
<ul>
<li>🚀 <strong>Instant protection</strong> – Works as soon as you activate the plugin.</li>
<li>🎯 <strong>High success rate</strong> – Better protection than traditional CAPTCHA.</li>
<li>🔍 <strong>Smart detection</strong> – Identifies spam patterns automatically with advanced rules and optional AI spam detection.</li>
<li>🌐 <strong>Wide compatibility</strong> – Supports all major form plugins and WordPress core forms (comments, registration).</li>
<li>🛠️ <strong>Fully customizable</strong> – Blacklists, IP blocking, character limits, link limits, countries, languages, and more.</li>
<li>👥 <strong>Spam Block Guarantee</strong> – We are committed to helping you block spam. See the <a href="#-spam-block-guarantee---for-all-users" rel="nofollow ugc">Spam Block Guarantee</a> section.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Features</h3>
<p>✅ Works instantly with popular form plugins and core WordPress forms<br />
✅ No CAPTCHA required – silent protection for your visitors<br />
✅ Forbidden keywords list system (Blacklist/Blocklist) – block any word, phrase, or pattern you want per field type<br />
✅ IP blacklist & API integrations<br />
✅ Phone number validation<br />
✅ Multiple honeypot methods and advanced key checks<br />
✅ Multi-language support<br />
✅ Maspik Matrix – Cloud-based Multi-layer spam protection engine</p>
<h3>Detailed Features – Advanced Spam Protection & Filtering</h3>
<h3>Maspik Matrix – Advanced Multi-Layer Spam Protection</h3>
<p>Maspik Matrix is a powerful layered spam filter that combines multiple detection methods into one unified protection system.</p>
<p>This engine performs several checks in parallel to increase accuracy and reduce false positives, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>IP reputation and risk scoring  </li>
<li>Pattern matching and keyword analysis  </li>
<li>Heuristic behavior checks  </li>
<li>Structural and content-based evaluation  </li>
<li>AI Spam Check scoring mechanisms  </li>
<li>Learn from spam submissions and improve over time</li>
</ul>
<p>Maspik Matrix provides stronger, faster, and more reliable spam detection by evaluating each submission through multiple layers of protection simultaneously.</p>
<p>Maspik includes <strong>100 free Matrix checks</strong> so you can start protecting forms immediately.<br />
<strong>Pro users get unlimited Matrix checks</strong>.</p>
<p>Note – Local checks are not counted towards the monthly limit, only API calls are counted.</p>
<h3>Blacklisting by Field Type</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Text fields/Text area fields</strong> (e.g. name, subject, message)</li>
<li><strong>Email fields</strong> (supports regex/wildcard patterns)</li>
<li><strong>URL fields</strong></li>
<li><strong>Phone number fields</strong> (regex/wildcard support)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Blocking Capabilities</h3>
<ul>
<li>Specific IP addresses</li>
<li>Spam submissions in:
<ul>
<li>WordPress comments</li>
<li>WordPress registration forms</li>
<li>Contact forms from supported plugins (see list below)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Option to block submissions containing emojis in textarea fields</li>
<li>Blocking bot-generated submissions</li>
<li>Advanced key checks to detect automated submissions</li>
</ul>
<h3>Advanced Blocking</h3>
<ul>
<li>Honeypot fields (multiple strategies)</li>
<li>IP verification (100 checks/month in free version)</li>
<li>Advanced key check engine</li>
</ul>
<h3>Character Control</h3>
<ul>
<li>Maximum characters in text fields</li>
<li>Maximum characters in textarea fields</li>
</ul>
<h3>Link Limitation</h3>
<ul>
<li>Limit the number of links allowed in textarea fields (for example, 0–1 links)</li>
</ul>
<h3>API Integrations</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Proxycheck.io</strong> – Check IP addresses against proxy/VPN/TOR</li>
<li><strong>AbuseIPDB.com</strong> – Check IP addresses against abuse/spam/malicious/proxy/VPN/TOR</li>
<li><strong>Numverify.com</strong> – Validate phone numbers to block spam phone numbers</li>
</ul>
<h3>Spam Log</h3>
<ul>
<li>Review blocked submissions</li>
<li>Understand why and how spam was blocked</li>
<li>Use logs to fine-tune your spam protection</li>
</ul>
<h3>Detailed Statistics</h3>
<ul>
<li>Track how many spam submissions were blocked</li>
<li>Analyze patterns</li>
<li>Monitor protection over time</li>
<li>Advanced spam statistics dashboard in the admin</li>
</ul>
<h3>Supported Forms</h3>
<p>Maspik integrates seamlessly with a wide range of popular form plugins and WordPress core forms:</p>
<ul>
<li>Elementor Forms</li>
<li>Elementor Atomic Forms</li>
<li>Contact Form 7</li>
<li>Hello Plus</li>
<li>Ninja Forms</li>
<li>Everest Forms</li>
<li>Formidable Forms</li>
<li>JetFormBuilder</li>
<li>Forminator Forms</li>
<li>Fluent Forms</li>
<li>Bricks Builder Forms</li>
<li>Breakdance Builder Forms</li>
<li>Divi Contact Form (Divi theme or Divi Builder plugin)</li>
<li>BuddyPress</li>
<li>Bitforms</li>
<li>Metform</li>
<li>WordPress comments</li>
<li>WordPress registration form</li>
<li>Custom PHP forms</li>
<li>WPForms*  </li>
<li>Gravity Forms*  </li>
<li>WooCommerce registration form*  </li>
<li>WooCommerce review*</li>
<li>WooCommerce checkout*</li>
</ul>
<p>(*) Pro license required.</p>
<h3>Pro Version Features 🌟</h3>
<p>Upgrade to Maspik Pro to unlock powerful additional features:</p>
<ul>
<li>⭐ Maspik Matrix – Unlimited checks</li>
<li>⭐ Custom spam dashboard for multiple sites – manage all spam settings from one place</li>
<li>⭐ Country-based filtering – block spam by country or allow only specific countries</li>
<li>⭐ Language-based filtering – block spam by language or allow only specific languages</li>
<li>⭐ Settings import/export</li>
<li>⭐ Premium support</li>
</ul>
<p>Learn more and get Maspik Pro at:<br />
https://wpmaspik.com/?readme-file</p>
<h3>Important Note</h3>
<p>Be cautious when selecting words to blacklist, as every website has different needs.<br />
For example, if you are a digital marketing agency and blacklist the word “SEO”, you may lose some valid leads.</p>
<p>The plugin is provided “as is” and the user assumes full responsibility for configuring and using it appropriately for their specific needs.</p>
<p>Maspik is GDPR compliant.</p>
<h3>Support & Community</h3>
<ul>
<li>🚀 <a href="https://wpmaspik.com/documentation/getting-started/?readme-file" rel="nofollow ugc">Get Started guide</a></li>
<li>📚 <a href="https://wpmaspik.com/documentation/?readme-file" rel="nofollow ugc">Documentation</a></li>
<li>💬 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/maspik" rel="nofollow ugc">Community Forum</a></li>
<li>🐛 <a href="https://wpmaspik.com/#support?readme-file" rel="nofollow ugc">Report Issues</a></li>
<li>💡 <a href="https://wpmaspik.com/#support?readme-file" rel="nofollow ugc">Feature Requests</a></li>
<li>💰 <a href="https://wpmaspik.com/get-maspik-pro-for-free-share-your-expertise/?readme-file" rel="nofollow ugc">Receive Maspik Pro for free</a></li>
<li>💖 <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/contact-forms-anti-spam/reviews/#new-post" rel="ugc">Support us with a 5-star review</a></li>
<li>✨ <a href="https://wpmaspik.com/?readme-file" rel="nofollow ugc">WP Maspik Website</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>🛡️ Spam Block Guarantee – for all users</h3>
<p>We stand behind our protection. If spam is still getting through your forms, our team is here to help and guide you to block it.</p>
<h3>Getting Help is Easy</h3>
<ol>
<li>Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/maspik" rel="nofollow ugc">Community Forum</a></li>
<li>Create a new post with:
<ul>
<li>Your website URL and form page URL (optional)</li>
<li>Description of the spam you are receiving</li>
<li>Screenshot or text of sample spam submissions</li>
<li>Your Maspik version</li>
<li>Screenshot or export of your current Maspik settings</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<p>Our team will guide you step-by-step to block the spam effectively.</p>


Maspik – Ultimate Spam Protection


Easily the best solution for fighting spam. Their support is top notch as well.


Excellent solution

No more fake leads or unwanted submissions — Maspik blocks spam instantly across all forms without using CAPTCHA.

Tiny Comment Spam Blocker vs Maspik – Ultimate Spam Protection