=== Spam Comment Remover ===
Contributors: sahildadwal
Tags: spam, anti-spam, comments, cleaner, security
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 4.0
Requires PHP: 8.0
License: GPLv2 or later

Automatically remove spam comments without Akismet. Universal spam detection that blocks junk, hidden links, fake names, gibberish, and automated submissions. Pending and spam comments are auto-deleted after activation. Safe for all plugins and themes.

== Description ==

Spam Comment Remover is a lightweight, zero-setup WordPress plugin that automatically stops spam comments and silently removes them.

**Features:**

- Universal spam detection engine  
- Blocks hidden links, disguised URLs, BBCode, anchor tags  
- Blocks gibberish, AI-generated text patterns, random strings  
- Auto-deletes *pending* and *spam* comments after activation  
- Keeps admin-approved comments safe  
- No conflict with any plugin or theme  
- Removes “Website” field from the comment form  
- Fully automated system — no settings required  

Perfect for bloggers, businesses, portfolio sites, and WooCommerce stores.

== Installation ==

1. Upload to `/wp-content/plugins/spam-comment-remover`
2. Activate through Plugins page
3. That’s all — spam removal starts instantly

== Changelog ==

= 4.0 =
* Added universal spam detection engine (V4)
* Stronger protection against hidden links, gibberish & AI spam
* Improved compatibility (Safe with all plugins/themes)
* Updated cleanup logic for pending/spam comments
* Updated for WordPress 6.9

= 3.3 =
Improved link detection, author field checks, and pending/spam auto-delete.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 4.0 =
Major upgrade: universal spam engine, better compatibility, and updated for WordPress 6.9.