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Block spam and protect your WordPress site
Stop bots before they flood your site with spam. All-In-One Security (AIOS) includes built-in spam prevention tools to protect your comment sections and forms – keeping your server load low and your site clean.
Keep your WordPress site clean from comment spam
Spam comments don’t just clutter your posts – they slow your site down and make it look untrustworthy. AIOS helps you block spam automatically and gives you tools to track and shut down repeat offenders.
Why All-In-One Security for spam prevention?
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Block spam bots automatically
Reduce the load on your server and improve the user experience by automatically blocking comments submitted by bots – before they’re even published.
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Monitor spam activity by IP
AIOS tracks the IP addresses of spammy commenters. You can manually block problem IPs or let the system block them automatically based on how many spam attempts they make.
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Keep your comment sections clean
By cutting out spam, you give real users a better experience and help maintain your site’s credibility. AIOS handles the heavy lifting so you don’t have to sift through junk manually.
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How does AIOS spam prevention work?
AIOS filters and blocks comment spam at the source by monitoring spam patterns and known spam behaviour. Here’s how it works:
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Block spam bots automatically:
AIOS detects common spam bot behaviour and blocks their comments before they get published on your site. -
Monitor IP addresses linked to spam:
Every spam comment is logged, and the IP address is recorded. You can view which IPs are repeat offenders. -
Set thresholds for blocking:
Automatically block IPs that exceed a set number of spam comments. Fine-tune the threshold to suit your site’s needs. -
Take manual control when needed:
You can manually block any IP address that’s linked to spam, giving you hands-on control if necessary.
Upgrade to AIOS Premium today and get…
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Two-factor authentication enhanced!
Supports third party login forms without additional coding. Customise the design layout, generate emergency codes, make TFA compulsory for some user roles and more.
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Malware scanning
AIOS automatically scans your WordPress website for malware weekly. We also check for downtime and response time issues, and we’ll notify you if your website is blacklisted by Google.
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Country blocking
Most attacks come from a handful of countries. Prevent most of them by blocking traffic based on country of origin to 99.5% accuracy!
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404 error blocking
Automatically block hackers based on the 404 errors they leave behind. Handy charts show how many 404s have occurred and where they’re coming from.
AIOS Premium pricing
If your site showcases what you do or who you are, it deserves the premium treatment:
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$70.00 / yearGive your site the protection it deserves:
- Premium security features
- Premium support
- Access new premium releases
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Frequently asked questions
How does AIOS prevent comment spam?
AIOS automatically detects and blocks spam comments submitted by bots. It also monitors activity from known spam IP addresses to help keep your comment sections clean and secure.
Can I see which IPs are leaving spam?
Yes, AIOS records the IP address of every spam comment. You can view and manage these IPs in the Spam Prevention > Comment spam section of the AIOS dashboard, making it easy to track and block suspicious activity as needed.
Can I block IPs based on how much spam they post?
Yes. In AIOS, you can set a threshold for the number of spam comments allowed from an IP address. Once that limit is reached, AIOS will automatically block the IP to help protect your site.
Does this affect legitimate commenters?
No. AIOS is designed to detect bot-like behaviour and only block comments that match spam patterns, leaving genuine users unaffected.
Can I manually block spam IPs?
Yes, you can manually block any IP address by adding it to the blocklist in AIOS. Simply go to the Firewall section, click on the Block & Allow Lists tab, and enter the IP address you want to block. This gives you full control over blocking unwanted traffic.
Is spam prevention included in the free version of AIOS?
Yes, core spam protection features are included for free. However, if you want even more advanced security, AIOS Premium adds features like malware scanning, smart 404 blocking, and additional protection tools to further secure your site.
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