AI Bot Defender is a comprehensive WordPress security plugin that uses artificial intelligence to protect your website from malicious bots, automated attacks, and security threats. With advanced behavioral analysis and real-time threat detection, it provides enterprise-level security for websites of all sizes.

Key Features

AI-Powered Threat Detection – Intelligent analysis of visitor behavior and attack patterns
Multiple AI Provider Support – Choose between Site Guarding AI (with FREE tokens) or OpenAI Direct
Traffic Monitoring – Real-time tracking of all website visitors and suspicious activities
Auto-Blocking System – Automatically block malicious IPs based on threat scores
Honeypot Traps – Invisible fields that catch automated bots
Login Protection – Defend against brute force attacks on WordPress login
XSS Detection – Block Cross-Site Scripting attempts
SQL Injection Protection – Prevent database attacks
Contact Form 7 Integration – AI-powered spam detection for form submissions
Comprehensive Dashboard – Beautiful analytics and security insights
Token Balance Warnings – 4-level alert system to prevent service interruption

Why Choose AI Bot Defender?

For Site Guarding AI Users:
* Get started with FREE tokens – no credit card required
* Simple token-based pricing
* Managed infrastructure – no API keys to configure
* OpenAI-powered AI behind the scenes
* Real-time token balance monitoring
* Low balance warning system (< 25,000 tokens)

For OpenAI Users:
* Direct OpenAI API integration
* Full control over API settings
* Cost tracking and usage analytics
* Flexible model selection

Advanced Security Features

Intelligent Bot Detection
- Behavioral pattern analysis
- User-agent fingerprinting
- Request frequency monitoring
- Geographic location tracking
Attack Prevention
- Brute force protection
- SQL injection blocking
- XSS attempt detection
- Directory traversal prevention
Form Security
- Honeypot field injection
- AI-powered spam detection
- Real-time form submission analysis
- Automatic bot blocking
Traffic Analysis
- IP-based visitor tracking
- Attack pattern recognition
- Threat level assessment
- Detailed security reports

Dashboard & Analytics

Beautiful security overview with real-time statistics
Traffic monitoring with IP grouping
Attack log with severity indicators
Token usage tracking
Cost analytics (OpenAI Direct)
One-click IP blocking
Detailed security reports

Support & Documentation

Professional support from Site Guarding team
Comprehensive documentation
Regular updates and improvements
Active development and maintenance

Pro Services Available

24/7 Website Monitoring
Malware Detection & Removal
Firewall Protection
Security Audits
Priority Support

Additional Information

System Requirements

WordPress 5.0 or higher
PHP 7.4 or higher (PHP 8.0+ recommended)
MySQL 5.6 or higher
HTTPS recommended for API communications

Browser Compatibility

Chrome (latest)
Firefox (latest)
Safari (latest)
Edge (latest)
Opera (latest)

Language Support

English (default)
More translations coming soon!

Privacy & Data

AI Bot Defender respects your privacy:

No personal data is collected without consent
Traffic monitoring uses only IP addresses and user agents
AI analysis data is processed securely
All API communications are encrypted
No data is sold to third parties

Website ownership verification requires domain validation during registration.

Third Party Services

This plugin may connect to the following external services:

AI API

Purpose: AI-powered threat analysis
When: When using AI provider for security analysis
Data Sent: IP addresses, user agents, attack patterns, form data

OpenAI API

Purpose: Direct AI analysis when using OpenAI provider
When: When OpenAI Direct is selected as AI provider
Data Sent: Security-related text for analysis
Privacy Policy: OpenAI Privacy Policy
Service URL: https://api.openai.com

Users have full control over which AI provider to use, and can disable AI features entirely if desired.

Installation

Automatic Installation

Log in to your WordPress dashboard
Navigate to Plugins Add New
Search for “AI Bot Defender”
Click “Install Now” button
Click “Activate” button
You’ll be automatically redirected to the plugin dashboard

Manual Installation

Download the plugin ZIP file
Log in to your WordPress dashboard
Navigate to Plugins Add New Upload Plugin
Choose the downloaded ZIP file
Click “Install Now”
Click “Activate Plugin”
Configure your AI provider in settings

Initial Setup

Option 1: Site Guarding AI (Recommended)

After activation, you’ll see a promotional block on the dashboard
Click “Register Now & Get FREE Tokens”
Your website will be automatically registered
You’ll receive FREE tokens to start protecting your site
All AI features are instantly available!

Option 2: OpenAI Direct

Go to Bot Defender Settings
Select “OpenAI Direct” as AI Provider
Enter your OpenAI API key
Choose your preferred model
Save settings

Quick Access

Top Menu: Click “🛡️ Bot Defender” in the admin bar (top of any page)
Plugin Page: Find quick “Dashboard” and “Settings” links on the Plugins page
WordPress Dashboard: View security overview widget (full width, always on top)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this plugin free?

Yes! The plugin is completely free. For AI features, you can choose:

Site Guarding AI: Start with FREE tokens, then pay-as-you-go
OpenAI Direct: Use your own OpenAI API key

Do I need an API key?

For Site Guarding AI: No! Just click “Register” and get FREE tokens automatically.

For OpenAI Direct: Yes, you’ll need an OpenAI API key from platform.openai.com.

How many tokens do I get for free?

When you register for Site Guarding AI, you receive FREE tokens to start using all AI features immediately. No credit card required!

What happens when tokens run out?

The plugin has a comprehensive 4-level warning system:

RED admin bar – Visible everywhere when balance < 25,000 tokens
Dashboard widget warning – Full-width alert on WordPress dashboard
Token Usage page alert – Critical warning with buy button
Plugin dashboard warning – Prominent red box with balance info

When balance reaches zero, AI requests are blocked automatically to minimize server load.

Can I switch between AI providers?

Yes! You can switch between Site Guarding AI and OpenAI Direct at any time in the Settings page.

Does it work with Contact Form 7?

Yes! The plugin automatically integrates with Contact Form 7 to provide AI-powered spam detection and bot blocking for form submissions.

Will it slow down my website?

No! The plugin is optimized for performance:

Lightweight traffic monitoring
Efficient database queries
Cached API responses
Zero-balance request blocking
Minimal overhead

What PHP version is required?

PHP 7.4 or higher is required. PHP 8.0+ is recommended for best performance.

Is it compatible with other security plugins?

Yes! AI Bot Defender works alongside other security plugins. It focuses on AI-powered bot detection and doesn’t conflict with firewall or malware scanning plugins.

Can I block specific countries?

Currently, the plugin focuses on behavior-based blocking rather than geographic blocking. However, you can manually block any IP address from any country.

How do I get support?

Documentation: Check the plugin’s comprehensive documentation
Support Page: Visit Bot Defender Support in your WordPress admin
Premium Support: Available with premium packages

What are the premium services?

We offers professional security services:

Premium Security Package: 24/7 monitoring, malware removal, firewall protection
Malware Removal: Professional cleanup service (12-24 hours)
Website Monitoring: Continuous security scanning and alerts
Priority Support: Fast response times and dedicated assistance

Visit the Support page in your admin panel for details.

Earlier Versions