by Ben Marshall 4.1 (143 reviews)

Zero Spam for WordPress

Name: Zero Spam for WordPress
Rating: 4.1 (143 reviews)
Author: Ben Marshall

No spam, no scams, just seamless experiences with Zero Spam for WordPress - the shield your site deserves.

Zero Spam for WordPress ranks #1,193 among WordPress.org plugins with 20,000+ active installations, is #52 of 2,878 in the Discussion & Community category, a 4.1/5 rating from 143 reviews, and was last updated Mar 17, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Tested up to WP 6.9.7 (Current: 7.1)

v5.5.8 Current Version v5.5.8

Updated 5 months ago Last Update on 17 Mar, 2026

Refreshed 16 hours ago Last Refreshed on

#52 of 2,878 in Discussion & Community Top 5% by installs Downloads +14.7% this week

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1.4M

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82%

Review 4.1 out of 5

4.1 (143 reviews)

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Reviews & Ratings

4.1

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Overall 82%

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Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

11 known vulnerabilities on record · 0 in the last 24 months · checked 1 week ago

Apr 15, 2024

Zero Spam for WordPress [zero-spam] < 5.5.7

CVE-2024-32521 · Fixed in v5.5.7
Aug 24, 2023

Zero Spam for WordPress [zero-spam] < 2.1.2

Fixed in v2.1.2
May 9, 2023

Zero Spam for WordPress [zero-spam] < 5.4.5

CVE-2023-32121 · Fixed in v5.4.5
May 8, 2023

Zero Spam for WordPress [zero-spam] < 5.4.5

Fixed in v5.4.5
Jan 19, 2023

Zero Spam for WordPress [zero-spam] < 5.2.10

Fixed in v5.2.10
Feb 18, 2022

Zero Spam for WordPress [zero-spam] < 5.2.11

CVE-2022-0254 · Fixed in v5.2.11
Jan 19, 2022

Zero Spam for WordPress [zero-spam] < 5.2.10

Fixed in v5.2.10
Aug 24, 2016

Zero Spam for WordPress [zero-spam] < 2.1.2

Fixed in v2.1.2
Aug 24, 2016

Zero Spam for WordPress [zero-spam] < 2.2.0

Fixed in v2.2.0
Zero Spam for WordPress [zero-spam] < 5.4.5

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Plugin Details

Version: 5.5.8
Last Updated: Mar 17, 2026
Requires WP: 6.9+
Tested Up To: 6.9.7
PHP Version: 8.2 or higher
Author: Ben Marshall

Support & Rating

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.1
Reviews: 143
Support Threads: 1
Resolved: 0%

Keywords

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for WordPress site owners who need protection from spam, malicious registrations, and automated attacks. It blocks threats using IP reputation, geolocation, and blacklist services while integrating with popular e-commerce, form, and membership plugins.

Blocks IPs temporarily or permanently
Geolocation tracking of threats
Block countries, regions, zip codes, cities
REST API for settings management
Comment Blacklist integration
Blocks disposable & malicious email
WooCommerce integration
GiveWP, ProfilePress, Mailchimp integration

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.