by Ben Marshall
4.1 (142 reviews)
Zero Spam for WordPress
No spam, no scams, just seamless experiences with Zero Spam for WordPress - the shield your site deserves.
Compatible with WP 6.9
v5.5.8
Current Version v5.5.8
Updated 2 weeks ago
Last Update on 16 Mar, 2026
Refreshed 6 hours ago
Last Refreshed on
Rank
#1,157
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Active Installs
20K+
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KW Avg Position
67.5
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Downloads
1.4M
+22 today
Support Resolved
100%
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Rating
82%
Review 4.1 out of 5
4.1
(142 reviews)
Next Milestone 30K
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30K+
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Tracked Keywords
Showing 2 of 2| Keyword | Position | Change | Type | Updated |
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| spam blocker | 25 | — | Tag | 6 hours ago |
| firewall | 110 | — | Tag | 6 hours ago |
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- Version
- 5.5.8
- Last Updated
- Mar 16, 2026
- Requires WP
- 6.9+
- Tested Up To
- 6.9
- PHP Version
- 8.2 or higher
- Author
- Ben Marshall
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- Rating
- ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.1
- Reviews
- 142
- Support Threads
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- Resolved
- 100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Zero Spam for WordPress
Not on its own. Zero Spam for WordPress does not automatically block IP addresses. If a visitor is blocked, it could be due to manual blocking by the site admin or their presence in IP blacklists such as Stop Forum Spam, Project Honeypot, or the Zero Spam. In the event that a legitimate user is blocked, refer to the Log (Admin > Dashboard > Zero Spam > Log) for further details on the reason behind the block. You have the flexibility to adjust the strictness of the 3rd-party blacklist checks or disable them if your users are prone to being flagged as spam or malicious.
No, it doesn't. Zero Spam for WordPress does not have integration with Jetpack. If you have any inquiries regarding this, please refer to https://wordpress.org/support/topic/incompatible-with-jetpack-comments for more details.
Enable caching for optimal performance. Enabling caching is highly recommended as it helps prevent repetitive calls to third-party APIs and access checks during each page visit. To further optimize performance, you can adjust the cache and API timeout settings in the admin panel based on your server specifications and specific requirements.
wp zerospam autoconfigure — Auto-configures with recommended settings. wp zerospam settings — Displays all plugin settings. wp zerospam set --[SETTING_KEY]=[VALUE] — Updates a plugin setting.
Yes! Zero Spam provides a secure REST API for reading and updating settings remotely. This is perfect for: Syncing settings between staging and production environments Automating configuration in CI/CD pipelines Managing settings across multiple WordPress sites Remote administration and monitoring Testing configuration changes safely with dry-run mode The API supports multisite installations with granular control over network defaults and per-site overrides. Authentication uses WordPress Application Passwords for secure, revocable access without exposing your main password. Getting Started: Visit the Documentation tab in Settings > Zero Spam for complete details, step-by-step setup instructions, real-world examples, and troubleshooting tips. No technical expertise required!
Some hosts have issues with they way they access files. If you're seeing a ftp_fget PHP notice, setting the FS_METHOD constant to direct in wp-config.php above the line /* That's all, stop editing! Happy Pressing. */ should solve the problem: define('FS_METHOD', 'direct'); If hosting with Pantheon, see their known issues page for more information and what to do to resolve it with their $_ENV['PANTHEON_ENVIRONMENT'] variable check.
You can report security bugs through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team help validate, triage and handle any security vulnerabilities. Report a security vulnerability.
If you have defined the ZEROSPAM_RESCUE_KEY constant in your wp-config.php file, you can bypass all checks by appending ?zerospam_rescue={YOUR_KEY} to any URL. (e.g., https://example.com/wp-admin/?zerospam_rescue=mysecretkey). If you haven't defined this key, you must manually rename the plugin folder via FTP (wp-content/plugins/zero-spam -> zero-spam-disabled) to gain access.
As of version 5.7.1, Zero Spam now actively protects wp-login.php and xmlrpc.php from blocked IPs. If you are blocked, check your IP reputation or use the Rescue Mode key to log in and whitelist your IP.