by korchix 5 (1 reviews)

Comments Firewall

Name: Comments Firewall
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)
Author: korchix

Firewall protection for comments. Blocks spam before it reaches your database with automatic link filtering and zero manual moderation.

Comments Firewall ranks #41,584 among WordPress.org plugins with 10+ active installations, is #1,834 of 5,058 in the Security category, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, and was last updated Oct 23, 2025. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Tested up to WP 6.8.12 (Current: 7.1.4)

v1.0.2 Current Version v1.0.2

Updated 1 year ago Last Update on 23 Oct, 2025

Refreshed 1 week ago Last Refreshed on

#1,834 of 5,058 in Security Top 50% by installs No update in over a year

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Plugin Details

Version: 1.0.2
Last Updated: Oct 23, 2025
Requires WP: 6.0+
Tested Up To: 6.8.12
PHP Version: 7.4 or higher
Author: korchix

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Reviews: 1
Support Threads: 0
Resolved: 0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Comments Firewall

No, Comments Firewall never deletes comments. It only prevents new spam comments from being submitted. All existing comments remain untouched in your database.

Yes, the plugin is designed to work with any theme that follows WordPress standards. It uses core WordPress hooks and doesn't require theme-specific modifications.

Balanced mode blocks standard HTTP/HTTPS URLs and common spam patterns. Strict mode additionally detects obfuscated links (like hxxp, www without protocol, etc.) and advanced spam tactics. Start with Balanced and switch to Strict if you still see spam getting through.

Absolutely! You can customize the blocked comment message through the settings page. This message is shown to users when their comment is blocked. The message is fully translatable and supports your site's language.

No, Comments Firewall is designed to work alongside other comment protection plugins. It provides an additional layer of security by blocking obvious spam before it even reaches other plugins.

Yes, all major features can be toggled on/off through the settings page, including website field removal, HTTP blocking, submission method controls, and the branding badge.

Yes, the plugin works on WordPress multisite installations. Each site in the network needs to be configured separately through its own settings page.

The plugin includes a dashboard widget that shows real-time statistics of blocked comments. You can view the total number of blocked attempts directly from your WordPress dashboard.

Currently, the plugin blocks all HTTP/HTTPS URLs to prevent backlink spam.

Yes! The plugin can control comment submissions from forms, REST API, and XML-RPC. You can enable or disable protection for each method independently through the settings page.