WP-SpamFree Major Update - Version 1.5 Released

by Scott Allen

Yet another super-spiffy upgrade to WP-SpamFree. This one packs a punch, and has some great new features that will make it even tougher to beat. We’ve received some great challenges and feedback since the last release, and I’ve been working on adding some of the features you’ve been requesting (like a counter).

What’s So Great About WP-SpamFree?

  1. It virtually eliminates automated comment spam from bots. It ensures that your commenters are in fact, human.
  2. No CAPTCHA’s, challenge questions or other inconvenience to site visitors - it just works.
  3. No false positives, which leads to fewer frustrated readers, and less work for you. You won’t have to sift through your Akismet queue anymore, because there won’t be much there.
  4. The beauty of this plugin is the method of blocking spam. It takes a different approach than most and stops spam at the door.

New Features in Version 1.5

  1. Improved spam protection!
  2. A counter on your WordPress Dashboard so you can see how many spammers WP-SpamFree has kicked in the head!
  3. Added advanced verification methods that make WP-SpamFree tougher to beat by potential evolutions in spambots.
  4. It now creates multiple randomly generated verification keys, across several methods, including random cookie values (so bots can’t just set a value and hit the page), along a few other tricks that make it extremely difficult for spambots to bypass.
  5. Now uses WordPress’s database to store important data. Don’t worry, though - we’re still keeping the overhead light so it doesn’t slow down your blog.

Even more improvements are in the works for future releases. Stay tuned!

At the time of this post WP-SpamFree has been downloaded over 3400 times from WordPress.org. Thanks for your support! Check out version 1.5 and make the blogosphere a spam-free place!

If you like WP-SpamFree, please let others know by giving it a 5-star rating on WordPress.org! (Ratings are at the bottom of the page.)

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Latest Version — 1.5: Download Now
Plugin Homepage / Documentation: WP-SpamFree
Blog Post: WP-SpamFree Release Announcement
WordPress.org Page: WP-SpamFree
 





 

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