SpamScrubber

by Richard Phillips

Description

SpamScrubber helps block bots and spam submissions by:
– Adding a customizable delay to all form submit buttons.
– Obfuscating form actions for non-JavaScript users.
– Adding a honeypot field (with customizable label) to trap bots.
– Blocking direct POSTs by requiring a JavaScript token.
– Providing admin stats for various spam attempt types.

License

This plugin is free software released under the GPLv2 or later.

Installation

Upload the spamscrubber folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Configure the plugin in Settings > SpamScrubber.

Screenshots

Settings page with counters.
Submission Blocked error page.

Faq

Will this affect all forms?

Yes, all forms output on the front-end will have protection by default. You can exclude specific pages/posts.

Does this protect login/registration forms?

No, it only targets public forms output in your theme.

Can I use this with Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, etc?

Yes, it works alongside most popular form plugins.

Reviews

Changelog

1.0.0

Initial release.