If you’re like most people, you probably use WordPress to run your website. But what if you’re not sure how to keep your site safe from spam? There are a few ways to do this, but the best way is to use a plugin. A plugin is a program that you install on your computer so that it can do things like help you with security features or add extra features to your website. There are many plugins available for WordPress, and the best ones are those that help protect your site from spam. If you’re not sure which plugin to choose, check out our list of the best WordPress plugins for spam protection. Once you’ve chosen a plugin, make sure it’s installed on your computer and enabled on your site. You’ll need to do this in order for the plugin to work properly. Once enabled, the plugin will start working on behalf of your website and will be able to protect it from spam attacks. Now that you know how to keep your site safe from spam, it’s time to start using theplugin!
And so, the Geek’s Spam Filter was born.
This spam filter is designed to completely block and delete most, but not all spam. It runs before Akismet does, so it saves processing time on your site, as well as a lot of your time.
Feature List
Deletes any spam with more than 5 links. The majority of spam has a zillion links because not only do dirty rotten spammers never stop, they are also stupid. Blocks any comments containing any one of a whole bunch of spam words. These are defined manually in the plugin file. Runs before Akismet does, so it will work in conjunction. Explains to the spammer in a very friendly way that you hate them. Works fine with WordPress MU edition.
Things this plugin does not do (sadly)
Track down the dirty rotten spammers and beat the living daylights out of them.
Download
HowToGeek Spam Filter version 0.3
Installation
Unzip the zip file into your wp-content/plugins directory and then activate in the WordPress panel.
Changelog
