WordPress integration

Introduction

The OOPSpam plugin for WordPress integrates with the the OOPSpam API to protect your website’s comment system, registration, and major contact form builders from spam.

How OOPSpam Protects Your Website

When a visitor submits your contact or comment form, the OOPSpam plugin instantly springs into action:

1. Submission Analysis: The plugin uses three key elements:

   • IP address
   • Email address
   • Message content

2. Spam Detection: Using advanced algorithms, OOPSpam checks for patterns and characteristics typically associated with spam.

3. Instant Decision: If spam is detected, the plugin immediately:

   • Marks the submission as spam
   • Blocks it from reaching your inbox

4. Protection: This process effectively:

   • Shields your website from potential threats
   • Keeps your inbox clean and manageable

By automating spam detection, OOPSpam allows you to focus on genuine messages and maintain a secure online presence.

Supported Contact Form Builders

The following contact form solutions are supported by the OOPSpam plugin:

Form Builders:

• Contact Form 7
• Gravity Forms
• Ninja Forms
• WPForms (Lite & Pro)
• Fluent Forms (Free & Pro)
• Elementor Forms (Pro)
• Formidable Forms (Free & Pro)
• WS Form (Free & Pro)
• Forminator
• Beaver Builder
• HappyForms
• Piotnet Forms (Free & Pro)
• Jetpack Forms
• Kadence Form Block (Free & Pro)
• Bricks Forms
• Breakdance Forms
• Toolset Forms
• Quform
• Avada Forms
• Metform
• SureForms

Page Builders:

• Elementor Forms
• Elementor Atomic Forms
• ACF Frontend Forms

Registration & Membership:

• WordPress Default Forms (Registration & Login)
• WooCommerce (Registration & Login)
• BuddyPress
• Ultimate Member
• MemberPress
• Paid Memberships Pro (PMPro)

Comments & Newsletter:

• WPDiscuz (Comments)
• MailPoet
• Mailchimp for WordPress (MC4WP)
• Newsletters by Tribulant

E-commerce & Donations:

• WooCommerce (Checkout & Orders)
• SureCart
• GiveWP Donation Forms

See the plugin description on the WordPress plugin directory for more.

Installation

Installing the OOPSpam WordPress plugin is easy and can be done through your website’s WordPress dashboard. Follow these steps to install the plugin on your website:

After the plugin is installed and activated, you can enable spam protection for your contact forms under OOPSpam Anti-Spam -> Settings.

Be sure to check out the Configuration page for more information on different settings and how to configure the plugin.

Next

Dive right into the following section to get started: