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WPBRUISER

WPBruiser (formerly “Goodbye Captcha”) is a non-CAPTCHA anti-spam plugin for WordPress that works by detecting bots before they can submit spam — without requiring any user interaction (like solving CAPTCHAs). It’s designed to stop spam on:

  • Comments
  • Login forms
  • Registration forms
  • Contact forms (like Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, etc.)

🔍 How WPBruiser Works

WPBruiser uses a JavaScript-based behavioral analysis approach. Here’s what it does:

✅ 1. JavaScript Validation

  • It injects invisible JavaScript into your forms (comment, login, register, etc.).
  • When a human loads the form, the browser executes this JavaScript and sets hidden validation values.
  • Bots that do not execute JS (most spam bots) will submit the form without these values — and are instantly blocked.

✅ 2. Form Submission Timing

  • WPBruiser also checks how fast the form is submitted.
  • If a comment is posted within a fraction of a second, it’s likely from a bot.

✅ 3. Field Tampering Detection

  • It monitors for manipulation of form fields, which bots often do when injecting spam payloads.
  • If field values don’t match expected patterns or formats, the submission is rejected.

✅ 4. Brute Force Protection

  • WPBruiser can block repeated failed logins.
  • You can configure IP blacklists and failed attempt thresholds.

✅ 5. No Cookies Required

  • Unlike some spam blockers, WPBruiser doesn’t rely on cookies, making it more robust in privacy-focused environments.

🧪 Effectiveness

🔥 Strengths

  • Blocks 99%+ of bot-based spam — especially effective against non-human spam
  • No user friction — no CAPTCHA, no puzzles, no clicks
  • Compatible with:
  • Native WordPress comment forms
  • WooCommerce forms
  • Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, Ninja Forms, etc.
  • Light on resources (no third-party API calls)
  • Doesn’t slow down site

🚫 Limitations

  • Not effective against human spammers
  • Humans solving CAPTCHAs or manually spamming can still get through
  • Not ideal for completely JS-disabled browsers (very rare)
  • Not a replacement for a full firewall or bot protection system (e.g., Cloudflare)

✅ Use WPBruiser If You Want:

  • No CAPTCHA challenges
  • Seamless user experience
  • To block automated bots at the form level
  • Lightweight, self-contained plugin

Pair it with Akismet or CleanTalk for added protection against human spammers.

Simple Good CAPTCHA for WP

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