Free WordPress plugin to help block spam comments with advanced algorithms and rules, allowing you to review commented marked as spam.
Antispam Bee is a free open source WordPress plugin focused on preventing comment spam. It was first released in 2009 bypluginkollektiv, a group of WordPress plugin developers based in Germany.
The plugin uses a variety of techniques to detect and block spam comments, including a local database of known spammers, regex checks, JavaScript honeypots, and Bayesian spam filtering powered by Akismet. It also integrates with other popular antispam plugins like SI Captcha and Mathematica Captcha.
Once Antispam Bee detects and blocks a spam comment, it stores the IP, email, and website to prevent future spam attempts. The plugin has granular settings so you can tweak the sensitivity of spam detection, whitelist trusted commenters, and choose what data to track.
Antispam Bee also enables reviewing comments marked as spam. This helps prevent false positives. Overall, Antispam Bee is a lightweight yet powerful tool for stopping comment spam on WordPress sites. With over 1 million installations, it's a popular choice for website owners who want better protection from spam.
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