How to Block Imposter Comments in WordPress
Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2024 9:39 am
As your WordPress site and reputation grows there will be new problems to overcome. One of these problems that people who send emails may encounter is someone impersonating them in the comments section. There are a few ways to prevent this problem, but the one I want to show is one of the easiest ways for users who don't want to edit settings.
I start by installing a plugin called Impostercide and activating it. That's it, there are no settings to change or values to enter.
The plugin will prevent a non-logged in user from posting using a registered user's information. This can cause problems if you have users who refuse to log in to post comments, as it will tell them to log in, shown below.
Prevent Impostor Comments
The main purpose of this plugin is to help indonesian phone numbers ensure that there are no fake admins telling others to visit a spam site or a spammer pretending to be a registered user to post without approval. It is a very compact plugin that should not slow down your site and should help reduce moderation needs.
We hope this simple plugin has helped you ensure that your comments are from real users of your site.
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Step 1: Install the WPForms plugin
First, you’ll need to sign up for a WPForms account . You can also get started with the WPForms Lite plugin which is available on WordPress.org. This free version comes with a ton of features to create professional contact forms for your website.
If you want to access advanced features like payment gateways and form add-ons, you can upgrade to the Pro version. Pricing plans start at $49.50 per year.
Once you sign up, you will find your download file and license key in your WPForms dashboard.
WPForms license key
You need to install the WPForms plugin on your WordPress site. For more details on this, check out our easy guide on how to install a WordPress plugin.
After installing the plugin, open the WPForms » Settings page and enter your license key here.
WPForms license page
Then click the Verify Key button to see the success message.
Now, you can start creating your WordPress contact form.
Step 2: Create a new contact form
To create a new form, go to WPForms » Add New in the left menu of your WordPress dashboard.
Next, you'll see the template library where you can select a contact form template or a blank form to get started.
You can give your form a name at the top and select the Simple Contact Form template for this tutorial.
wpforms simple contact form
On the next screen, you will see the drag and drop form builder. All the form fields such as email, numbers, captcha, and file upload are available on the left side of the page.
And on the right, you will see the preview of the form. The form template already includes all the necessary form fields such as:
Name and surname
Email address
Comment / Message
I start by installing a plugin called Impostercide and activating it. That's it, there are no settings to change or values to enter.
The plugin will prevent a non-logged in user from posting using a registered user's information. This can cause problems if you have users who refuse to log in to post comments, as it will tell them to log in, shown below.
Prevent Impostor Comments
The main purpose of this plugin is to help indonesian phone numbers ensure that there are no fake admins telling others to visit a spam site or a spammer pretending to be a registered user to post without approval. It is a very compact plugin that should not slow down your site and should help reduce moderation needs.
We hope this simple plugin has helped you ensure that your comments are from real users of your site.
If you enjoyed this article, please join ThemeLab on Twitter and Google+ .
Step 1: Install the WPForms plugin
First, you’ll need to sign up for a WPForms account . You can also get started with the WPForms Lite plugin which is available on WordPress.org. This free version comes with a ton of features to create professional contact forms for your website.
If you want to access advanced features like payment gateways and form add-ons, you can upgrade to the Pro version. Pricing plans start at $49.50 per year.
Once you sign up, you will find your download file and license key in your WPForms dashboard.
WPForms license key
You need to install the WPForms plugin on your WordPress site. For more details on this, check out our easy guide on how to install a WordPress plugin.
After installing the plugin, open the WPForms » Settings page and enter your license key here.
WPForms license page
Then click the Verify Key button to see the success message.
Now, you can start creating your WordPress contact form.
Step 2: Create a new contact form
To create a new form, go to WPForms » Add New in the left menu of your WordPress dashboard.
Next, you'll see the template library where you can select a contact form template or a blank form to get started.
You can give your form a name at the top and select the Simple Contact Form template for this tutorial.
wpforms simple contact form
On the next screen, you will see the drag and drop form builder. All the form fields such as email, numbers, captcha, and file upload are available on the left side of the page.
And on the right, you will see the preview of the form. The form template already includes all the necessary form fields such as:
Name and surname
Email address
Comment / Message