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Hashcash

Integrates Hashcash.IO proof-of-work widget with login/registration/comment forms.

By pkaroukin·Spam·Free
5(5 reviews)
·20 active installs·Updated 8 years ago
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As of April 2026, Hashcash is a WordPress spam plugin with 20 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews. It has been downloaded 5.4K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2014. Last updated 8 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection.

5/55 reviews
20active installs
5.4K+total downloads
12 yearssince 2014

Overview

This plugin will integrate jQuery plugin Hashcash.IO (https://github.com/hashcash/jquery.hashcash.io) to be used in combination with https://hashcash.io/ service.

Active development happens in GitHub repository – https://github.com/hashcash/wordpress-hashcash

Please report all issues at https://github.com/hashcash/wordpress-hashcash/issues

Because of the way plugins work, problem might arrise from specific combination of WP version, plugins, themes.
Therefore for the best result everytime you submit a bug report or just seeking an advice please include following:

  • Version of WordPress you are using
  • Brand and version of Browser you are using to test it
  • List of third-party plugins and their versions activated on your website
  • What theme and version you are using

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Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress3.0.0+ requiredTested up to 4.9.29
PHPfalse+ required

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Contributors

pkaroukinpkaroukin
Plugin Info
Version
1.0.14
Last Updated
Jan 13, 2018
WP Requires
3.0.0+
Tested Up To
4.9.29
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
20
Downloads
5.4K+
Added
Jul 1, 2014
Business
Free

Tags

spamhashcashsecurity

Developer

P
pkaroukin
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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