by webdecoy
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WebDecoy Bot Detection
Zero-config bot, spam, and carding protection. Works instantly on activation, with no account, API key, or external connections.
Compatible with WP 7
v2.2.3
Current Version v2.2.3
Updated 1 day ago
Last Update on 22 Jul, 2026
Refreshed 7 hours ago
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- Version
- 2.2.3
- Last Updated
- Jul 22, 2026
- Requires WP
- 6.1+
- Tested Up To
- 7
- PHP Version
- 7.4 or higher
- Author
- webdecoy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about WebDecoy Bot Detection
No. WebDecoy works 100% locally without any API key or account. All detection, blocking, rate limiting, form protection, and WooCommerce protection works out of the box. The API key is only needed for optional cloud features like IP reputation and VPN detection.
WebDecoy Cloud adds threat intelligence feeds (AbuseIPDB, VPNAPI, MaxMind), centralized monitoring across multiple sites, indefinite detection history, and automated response features like webhooks and email alerts. Compare plans.
No. WebDecoy adds less than 5ms of latency to requests. Server-side detection runs in milliseconds. The client-side scanner loads asynchronously with the defer attribute and doesn't block page rendering.
WebDecoy is designed to minimize false positives. You can adjust the sensitivity and blocking threshold. Start with "Log only" mode to monitor before enabling blocking. Good bots (Googlebot, Bingbot, etc.) are automatically recognized.
Yes. WebDecoy works alongside popular caching plugins. The client-side scanner runs after page load, and server-side checks happen before caching.
WebDecoy automatically recognizes and allows 60+ legitimate bots including Googlebot, Bingbot, and other search engine crawlers. Good bot verification uses reverse DNS lookup. Your SEO won't be affected.
Yes. WebDecoy can identify and optionally block AI crawlers like GPTBot, ClaudeBot, PerplexityBot, and others. Enable this in Settings > Good Bots.
Yes. WebDecoy includes specialized carding protection for WooCommerce including checkout velocity limiting, card testing detection, and automatic fraud blocking. Compatible with both classic checkout and WooCommerce Blocks.
Without an API key, the plugin makes zero external connections — visitors' browsers never contact third-party servers, and neither does your server. Chart.js (admin charts) is bundled with the plugin. All detection data stays on your server, and detection logs are automatically cleaned up after 30 days. When you optionally connect WebDecoy Cloud, all communication is encrypted over HTTPS (see External Services below).
When a suspicious visitor is detected and your block action is set to "Challenge", they see a checkbox widget. Clicking it starts a SHA-256 puzzle that solves in the background (typically under 1 second for humans). Bots and automation tools take much longer or fail entirely. No external CAPTCHA service is involved.