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GhostTrap

Name: GhostTrap
Author: LaughterOnWater

Advanced 5-layer invisible spam protection for comments. No captcha, no user friction - professional spam blocking.

GhostTrap ranks #25,254 among WordPress.org plugins with 20+ active installations, is #1,023 of 2,884 in the Discussion & Community category, a 1/5 rating from 0 reviews, and was last updated Feb 8, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Tested up to WP 6.9 (Current: 7.1)

v1.0.3 Current Version v1.0.3

Updated 7 months ago Last Update on 08 Feb, 2026

Refreshed 6 hours ago Last Refreshed on

#1,023 of 2,884 in Discussion & Community Top 50% by installs

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Plugin Details

Version: 1.0.3
Last Updated: Feb 08, 2026
Requires WP: 5.0+
Tested Up To: 6.9
PHP Version: 7.4 or higher
Author: LaughterOnWater

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Reviews: 0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GhostTrap

GhostTrap blocks virtually all automated spam while maintaining zero friction for legitimate users. The multi-layer approach ensures that even if bots bypass one detection method, additional layers provide backup protection.

Users with disabled JavaScript (less than 1% of visitors) see a simple year validation field. They enter the current year to submit comments. Protection effectiveness remains high through server-side validation layers.

No measurable impact. JavaScript loads only on pages with comment forms, the detection process adds minimal server processing time, and database queries are optimized for efficiency.

Yes. Enable "Save blocked spam" in Settings → GhostTrap to store blocked submissions in WordPress spam folder for review. This helps fine-tune timing settings if needed.

GhostTrap works with standard WordPress comment systems, AJAX comment loading, and most comment enhancement plugins. It detects comment forms dynamically and applies protection automatically.

Trackbacks are blocked (high spam potential, rarely legitimate) Pingbacks are allowed (verified WordPress-to-WordPress communication)

Visit Settings → GhostTrap to configure timing thresholds. Default 15-second minimum works well for most sites. Increase for slower readers, decrease for higher security on high-traffic sites.

Full compatibility with WordPress block themes, Full Site Editing, Gutenberg comment blocks, and classic themes. The protection system adapts to various comment form implementations.