Completely disables all backend comment submissions (wp-comments-post.php, REST API, XML-RPC) to stop ghost comment spam.
Alternatives to Comments Firewall
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Data443 Anti-Spamv1.0.2
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Antispam Beev2.11.13
Sophisticated antispam plugin for effective daily comment and trackback spam-fighting. Built with data protection and privacy in mind.
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Disable comments everywhere or per post type, clean the admin, block spam via XML-RPC & REST, remove pingbacks, and bulk-delete comments.
A simple and lightweight yet rock-solid plugin that blocks comment spam using multiple automatic detection methods.
The best anti-spam protection to block spam comments and spam in a contact form. The most trusted antispam solution for WordPress and WooCommerce.
Disable comments globally on all posts or certain post types. Delete all comments at once, by post type or comment status. Manage links in comments.