Spam Word Blocker
Prevent posts/pages from being published if they contain unwanted or spam words. Shows instant popup with blocked words.
Plugin info
Maintenance & Compatibility
Maintenance score
Actively maintained • Last updated 81 days ago
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Likely maintained (last update 81 days ago).
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Description
Spam Word Blocker is a lightweight, WordPress policy-compliant plugin that prevents publishing of any post, page, or custom post type if the content contains unwanted words defined by the admin.
Key Features
- Instant Popup Alert – Shows exactly which blocked words were found
- Works for ALL Post Types – Automatically covers posts, pages, and custom post types
- Lightweight – Only runs during publish events, zero background load
- Server-Side Enforcement – Cannot be bypassed
- Beautiful Admin UI – Clean white and green premium design
- WordPress Policy Compliant – Proper escaping, sanitizing, and nonces
- Case-Insensitive Matching – Smart word-boundary detection
How It Works
- Admin adds blocked words/phrases (one per line) in plugin settings
- When user clicks Publish, plugin scans title, content, and excerpt
- If blocked words found:
- Instant popup shows which words are blocked
- Post is saved as draft automatically
- Admin notice displays after page reload
- User removes blocked words and republishes successfully
Perfect For
- Content moderation
- Preventing accidental spam content
- Multi-author sites
- Guest post management
- Adult content filtering
- Brand protection
Credits
Developed by Harshit Kumar – https://kumarharshit.in
Installation
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! It automatically works for all post types without any configuration.
No. The plugin only runs when someone clicks the Publish button. It has zero impact on page load times.
No. The plugin enforces blocking on the server-side, so it cannot be bypassed.
Yes! You can block multi-word phrases like “adult content” or “free casino”.
The post is automatically saved as a draft, and the user sees a popup and admin notice showing which words were blocked.
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Screenshots
screenshot-1.png - Main Dashboard with Spam Word Blocker.
screenshot-2.png - Blocked words found Realtime popup
Changelog
1.1.0
- NEW: Instant popup modal showing blocked words
- IMPROVED: Simplified code structure for better performance
- IMPROVED: Full WordPress policy compliance (escaping, sanitizing, nonces)
- IMPROVED: Better UX with clear blocked word display
- IMPROVED: Cleaner admin interface
1.0.0
- Initial release