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WP-DenyHost

WP-DenyHost denies a spammer from accessing your WordPress site. WP-DenyHost can add spammers to the CloudFlare Block list

By Per Søderlind·Spam·Free
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·10 active installs·Updated 9 years ago
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As of April 2026, WP-DenyHost is a WordPress spam plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 4.1K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.4+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2009. Last updated 9 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection.

0/5Rating
10active installs
4.1K+total downloads
17 yearssince 2009

Overview

Based on a users IP address, WP-DenyHost will block a spammer if he already has been tagged as a spammer. Use it together with the Akismet plugin. Akismet tags the spammer, and WP-DenyHost prevents him from accessing you site.

If you have a CloudFlare account, the plugin can add spamers to CloudFlare Block list

Read full description on WordPress.org

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Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress4.4+ requiredTested up to 4.6.30
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.3.1

  • Tested & found compatible with WP 4.6.
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Per SøderlindPer Søderlind
Plugin Info
Version
1.3.1
Last Updated
Jul 28, 2016
WP Requires
4.4+
Tested Up To
4.6.30
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
10
Downloads
4.1K+
Added
Dec 27, 2009
Business
Free

Tags

spamakismetdeny hostcloudflare

Developer

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Per Søderlind
15 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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