SpamBlocker AI is a WordPress plugin that uses artificial intelligence to block spam in comments and forms (Contact Form 7, WPForms). It integrates with Gemini or OpenAI APIs for accurate spam detection, with a fallback mechanism for when APIs are unavailable. The plugin logs spam submissions for review, supports customizable error messages, and prioritizes privacy with GDPR-compliant options.
Third-party Services
This plugin integrates with third-party AI services for spam detection:
- Google Gemini API
– Used for: Analyzing and detecting spam in form submissions and comments
– When data is sent: When a form is submitted or a comment is posted
– Data sent: The text content of the submission (no personal data unless included in the form)
– Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
– Terms of Service: https://cloud.google.com/gemini-ai/docs/terms-of-service
- OpenAI API
– Used for: Analyzing and detecting spam in form submissions and comments
– When data is sent: When a form is submitted or a comment is posted
– Data sent: The text content of the submission (no personal data unless included in the form)
– Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/privacy/
– Terms of Service: https://openai.com/api-terms/
The plugin includes privacy features:
– Optional IP and user agent logging (can be disabled in settings)
– 30-day auto-cleanup of spam logs
– GDPR-compliant data handling
– No tracking of users without explicit consent
Data Privacy
The plugin adheres to strict privacy standards:
– No user tracking without consent
– All data processing is optional and configurable
– Data retention is limited to 30 days
– Users can disable all logging features
– No personal data is stored unless explicitly included in form submissions
Key Features:
– AI-driven spam detection for comments and forms
– Supports Contact Form 7 and WPForms
– Configurable with Gemini or OpenAI APIs
– Fallback spam check using keywords and patterns
– Spam logging with 30-day auto-cleanup
– Optional IP and user agent logging (GDPR-compliant)
– Customizable spam error messages
– Debug logging for troubleshooting
– Response caching for performance
– Dynamic model selection for AI providers
– Enable/disable comment spam checking in Discussion settings
Requirements
- WordPress 5.0+
- PHP 7.4+
- Gemini or OpenAI API key
- SSL for secure API communication
- Contact Form 7 or WPForms (optional for form protection)
Third Party Services
SpamBlocker AI uses third-party AI services for spam detection:
- Google Gemini: Used when Gemini is selected as the AI provider. Requires a Google AI Studio API key.
- OpenAI: Used when OpenAI is selected as the AI provider. Requires an OpenAI API key.
These services are used exclusively for spam detection and content analysis. They do not track or store user data. The plugin sends only the content being analyzed to these services, excluding:
– IP addresses
– User agents
– Personal identifiers
– Sensitive information
The plugin includes a fallback mechanism that uses local keyword and pattern matching when the AI services are unavailable.
Privacy Notice
SpamBlocker AI logs spam submissions (content, author, email) in the WordPress database for 30 days, with automatic deletion. The plugin does not track users without explicit consent.
Optional features:
– IP and user agent logging (requires explicit admin consent)
– Debug logging (requires explicit admin consent)
The plugin:
– Does not collect or store personal data without consent
– Automatically deletes spam logs after 30 days
– Does not track user behavior or site visits
– Does not share data with third parties except for spam detection purposes
– Includes GDPR-compliant data handling options
