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GhostTrap

Advanced 5-layer invisible spam protection for comments. No captcha, no user friction - professional spam blocking.

By LaughterOnWater·Spam·Free
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·20 active installs·Updated 1 month ago
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As of April 2026, GhostTrap is a WordPress spam plugin with 20 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 306 times in total. Requires WordPress 5.0+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2025. Recently updated within the last 3 months. Top alternative: Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection.

0/5Rating
20active installs
306total downloads
1 yearsince 2025

Overview

GhostTrap provides sophisticated invisible spam protection using a comprehensive 5-layer detection system. Legitimate users comment normally while automated spam is silently blocked through advanced timing analysis, cryptographic validation, and behavioral detection.

5-Layer Protection System

  • Timing Analysis – Detects submissions too fast for human interaction
  • Cryptographic Signatures – Prevents replay attacks and form manipulation
  • Year Validation – JavaScript-enhanced field verification
  • JavaScript Detection – Ensures legitimate browser interaction
  • Honeypot Fields – Multiple hidden traps catch automated bots

Professional Features

  • Enhanced Admin Interface – Professional statistics dashboard with custom branding
  • Real-time Statistics – Track prote…
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Ratings & Reviews

00 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress5.0+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4
PHP7.4+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0.3 – 2025-09-27

Minor Changes – cosmetic changes.

View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

LaughterOnWaterLaughterOnWater
Plugin Info
Version
1.0.3
Last Updated
Feb 8, 2026
WP Requires
5.0+
Tested Up To
6.9.4
PHP Requires
7.4+
Active Installs
20
Downloads
306
Added
Sep 27, 2025
Business
Free

Tags

spamantispamcommentssecurityprotection

Developer

L
LaughterOnWater
7 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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