=== WordPress Zero Spam ===
Contributors: bmarshall511, jaredatch, EusebiuOprinoiu
Tags: comments, spam, antispam, anti-spam, comment spam, spambot, spammer, spam free, spam blocker, registration spam
Donate link: https://benmarshall.me/donate/?utm_source=wordpress_zero_spam&utm_medium=wordpress_repo&utm_campaign=donate
Requires at least: 5.2
Tested up to: 5.4.2
Requires PHP: 7.1
Stable tag: 4.9.7
License: GNU GPLv3
License URI: https://choosealicense.com/licenses/gpl-3.0/
WordPress Zero Spam makes blocking spam & malicious visitors a cinch. Just install, activate and enjoy a spam-free site.
== Description ==
Quit forcing users to answer silly questions, read confusing captchas, or take additional steps just to prove they're not spam. Stop malicious bots & hackers in their tracks before they ever have a chance to infiltrate your site — **introducing WordPress Zero Spam**.
[WordPress Zero Spam](https://benmarshall.me/wordpress-zero-spam/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=plugin&utm_campaign=wordpress_zero_spam) uses AI in combination with proven spam detection techniques and a database of known malicious IPs from around the world to detect and block unwanted visitors.
In addition, it integrates with other popular plugins to provide all around protection. **Just install, activate, and enjoy a spam-free site!**
= WordPress Zero Spam features =
* **Site security enhancements**, no config required
* **No captcha**, spam isn't a users' problem
* **No moderation queues**, spam isn't a administrators' problem
* **Blocks 99.9% of spam** submissions
* **Blocks malicious IPs** from ever seeing your site
* **IP blacklist spam checks** ([Zero Spam](https://zerospam.org), [Stop Forum Spam](https://www.stopforumspam.com/), [BotScout](https://botscout.com/))
* **Auto-block IPs** when a spam detection is triggered
* **Manually block IPs** either temporarily or permanently
* **Developer-friendly**, integrate with any theme, plugin or form
* **Detailed logging** to catch & block recurring spammers
* **Geolocate IP addresses** to see where spammers are coming from
* **Whitelist IPs** to avoid getting blocked
* **Advanced settings** for complete control over spammers
* **Charts & statistics** for easy to understand spam analytics
= WordPress Zero Spam also protects =
* WordPress core comments & user registrations
* [Contact Form 7](https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-7/) submissions
* [Gravity Forms](https://www.gravityforms.com/) submissions
* [BuddyPress](https://wordpress.org/plugins/buddypress/) registrations
* [WPForms](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpforms-lite/) submissions
* [WP Fluent Form](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fluentform/) submissions
* [Formidable Form Builder](https://wordpress.org/plugins/formidable/) submissions
* and can be easily integrated into any existing theme or plugin
WordPress Zero Spam is great at blocking spam — as a site owner there's more you can do to [stop WordPress spam](https://benmarshall.me/stop-wordpress-spam/) in its tracks.
= Issues/Feature Requests =
**Something not working as expected?** I wanna hear about it. Have an idea on how to improve the plugin? I'm all ears.
* [Submit an issue or feature request](https://github.com/bmarshall511/wordpress-zero-spam/issues) on GitHub
* [Contact me directly](https://benmarshall.me/contact/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=plugin&utm_campaign=wordpress_zero_spam) on my site
* [Follow me](https://twitter.com/bmarshall0511) on Twitter
= Show Your Support =
**WordPress Zero Spam is free — completely free & always will be.** No premium versions or addons you've gotta buy to access additional features. Help support it's development by [donating](https://benmarshall.me/donate/?utm_source=wordpress.org&utm_medium=plugin&utm_campaign=wordpress_zero_spam) today.
== Installation ==
1. Upload the entire wordpress-zero-spam folder to the */wp-content/plugins/* directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen (*Plugins > Installed Plugins*).
3. Visit the plugin setting to configure as needed (*Settings > WP Zero Spam*).
For more information & developer documentation, see the [plugin’s website](https://benmarshall.me/wordpress-zero-spam).
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= Does WordPress Zero Spam check Ninja Forms submissions? =
No. As of v4.10.0, WordPress Zero Spam no longer checks Ninja Form submissions. Support was dropped due its [requirement of JavaScript](https://developer.ninjaforms.com/codex/loading-the-form-via-ajax/) and how it submits forms. JavaScript is one of the techniques WordPress Zero Spam uses to determine if a submission is spam. Ninja Forms employs a similar method and has its own [spam detection](https://ninjaforms.com/blog/spam-wordpress-form/) feature.
= Does WordPress Zero Spam check Jetpack comments? =
No. WordPress Zero Spam is unable to integrate Jetpack. For more information, see [https://wordpress.org/support/topic/incompatible-with-jetpack-comments](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/incompatible-with-jetpack-comments).
= Spam coments are still getting through, help! =
WordPress Zero Spam relies on the default core form id (`#commentform`) in order to check comment submissions. Verify your comment forms have this ID or add the class `wpzerospam` to enable it on your site.
= All registrations are marked as spam, help! =
This is most likely due to a plugin or theme overriding the default markup of the registration form. Verify the form has an id of `registerform` or add the `wpzerospam` class to it.
Example with `registerform` id:
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