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Kama SpamBlock

By Timur Kamaev

Security & Privacy / Spam & Bot Protection

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Kama SpamBlock Review - In-Depth Analysis

Kama SpamBlock is a lightweight plugin that blocks auto-spam comments invisibly. It checks pings and trackbacks for real backlinks.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.86/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 17+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Kama SpamBlock effectively prevents automatic spam when a spam comment is posted. This plugin operates discreetly and remains completely invisible to users, eliminating the need for captcha codes. It not only blocks spam comments but also conducts thorough checks on pings and trackbacks to ensure the authenticity of backlinks.

Even if you are using an external comment system like Disqus, installing Kama SpamBlock remains valuable. This is because autospam can be posted directly to the 'wp-comments-post.php' file, and the plugin serves as a robust defense against such comments.

Comparing to Alternatives

Kama SpamBlock is a spam prevention plugin with several alternatives available that offer similar functionalities. These alternatives vary in features and user experience, providing options for different user needs.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and minimal settings for ease of use
Effectively blocks spam without annoying captchas
High user satisfaction with no spam comments reported over long periods
Does not require user interaction like entering numbers or clicking captchas
Free and fully functional without a pro version

Weaknesses

Known medium severity reflected XSS vulnerability fixed only in recent update
No pro version or advanced premium features available
Limited customization options due to minimal settings
No direct support for CAPTCHA alternatives or integrations

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all 17 reviewers, user feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the plugin's effectiveness and simplicity.

Positive highlights

'Simple settings, and the result is excellent.' — Natalya
'I like plugins with minimal settings that do exactly what they need without excess.' — Nester
'In a year and a half, not a single spam comment and captcha does not annoy.' — Vladimir Kazakov
'No spam for over 5 years. Thank you!' — Irina
'Blocks automatic spam and allows normal comments.' — Леонид

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Security vulnerability fixed only in version 1.8.3
Lack of updates noted by some users
No advanced features or premium support options
Minimal settings might limit customization

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, effective spam blocking plugin without the hassle of captchas or complex settings will find Kama SpamBlock ideal.

Not ideal for

Those requiring advanced spam filtering features, frequent updates, or premium support might find this plugin less suitable, especially given its recent security vulnerability history.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers comprehensive spam blocking capabilities with minimal configuration and no annoying captchas.

Final Verdict

Kama SpamBlock excels in providing a simple, effective solution to spam without burdening users with captchas or complex settings. Its perfect user rating reflects strong satisfaction and reliability in spam prevention.

However, users should be aware of a past security vulnerability that has been addressed and consider the lack of a pro version or advanced features. Alternatives may be preferable for those needing more customization or premium support.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Kama SpamBlock plugin.

Antispam

Autospam

Spamblock

Screenshots

FAQ

No! The plugin is invisible to users. You should navigate to the ‘Discussion’ settings page in WordPress. At the bottom, you’ll find ‘Kama Spamblock settings.’ Set the correct ID attribute for the comment form submit button there. You can obtain this attribute from the ‘source code’ of your site’s page where the comment form is located. Look for: type="submit" id="??????".