Spam is not just an annoyance – it’s a security and performance problem. Automated bot submissions can flood comment sections, abuse registration forms, brute-force login endpoints, trigger unwanted emails, consume server resources, and degrade the experience for real users. Many anti-spam solutions rely on third-party APIs, CAPTCHAs, or user challenges that add friction and sometimes introduce privacy concerns.
WP Armour – Honeypot Anti Spam (v2.3.04) takes a different approach: a lightweight honeypot-based defense that blocks bots without bothering legitimate visitors—no puzzles, no CAPTCHAs, no external API calls, and no subscriptions. It’s designed to be GDPR-friendly and “set-and-forget,” offering wide compatibility with core WordPress and major form plugins.
With Plugin Security Certification (PSC-2026-64600) from CleanTalk, WP Armour v2.3.04 has been formally validated for secure coding practices and resilience against major vulnerability classes. That matters because anti-spam plugins often hook into multiple sensitive areas (login, registration, comments, checkout) and operate on untrusted input at high volume. Certification confirms that WP Armour’s defenses don’t introduce new security risks.
| Name of | WP Armour – Honeypot Anti Spam |
| Version | 2.3.04 |
| Downloads | 300 000+ |
| Description | Fastest growing Anti Spam plugin. No API calls, subscriptions, captcha or puzzle. Full GDPR complaint. For comments, contact form, login, registration |
| Security | Successfully tested for: SQL Injection (SQLi) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) – Stored & Reflected Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Authentication Vulnerabilities Authentication Bypass Exploits Privilege Escalation Buffer Overflow Denial-of-Service (DoS) vectors Data Leakage Vulnerabilities Insecure Dependency Usage Remote Code Execution (RCE) Risks Unauthorized File Access Insufficient Injection Protection Information Disclosure via Misconfigured Endpoints |
| CleanTalk Certification | Proudly earned the “Plugin Security Certification” (PSC) from CleanTalk, indicating adherence to stringent security standards. |
| Additional Information | Users can confidently manage age restrictions with the assurance of the “Plugin Security Certification” (PSC). Verify the latest details on the plugin developer’s website. |
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Key Features
Frictionless Anti-Spam Without External Dependencies
WP Armour blocks spam submissions using the honeypot technique, avoiding:
- Third-party API calls (no data shipped externally for filtering)
- CAPTCHAs and puzzles that can reduce conversions
- Subscriptions or monthly fees for basic protection
This makes it attractive for sites that prioritize privacy, performance, and usability, especially on high-traffic pages and conversion funnels.
Wide Coverage Out of the Box
The free version offers automatic protection with no setup required for many common WordPress entry points and form plugins, including:
- WordPress Comments
- WordPress Registration
- bbPress
- Contact Form 7
- Gravity Forms (non-AJAX + single page/step)
- WPForms
- Formidable Forms
- Caldera Forms
- Toolset Forms
- Elementor Forms
- Fluent Forms
- Divi Theme Contact Form
- Theme My Login
- WooCommerce Reviews Pro
Once activated, WP Armour begins filtering bot submissions across supported forms without requiring manual insertion of fields or per-form configuration.
Bot-Targeted Honeypot Mechanism
WP Armour differentiates itself from simplistic honeypot implementations through mechanisms described by the plugin:
- JavaScript insertion of the honeypot field so bots that don’t run JS are more likely to fail.
- Unique honeypot field name per installation, making it harder for bots to reuse generic bypass patterns.
- Minimal UI impact—legitimate users shouldn’t see additional form fields.
Extended Version Capabilities
WP Armour Extended (paid) expands visibility and control by adding:
- Spam submission recording (what bots attempted to submit)
- Spam IP logging
- Optional IP-based blocking after repeated spam attempts (resource-saving)
- Broader support across eCommerce and form ecosystems including WooCommerce checkout/registration, EDD checkout, multi-step/AJAX Gravity Forms, MC4WP, BuddyPress/BuddyBoss, Everest Forms, and more.
For stores dealing with abuse patterns like card testing, these add-ons can be particularly valuable.
GDPR-Friendly Operating Model
WP Armour positions itself as GDPR compliant by avoiding tracking, cookie storage, and external server calls for filtering decisions—important for privacy-conscious sites and regulated environments.
Security Assurance
WP Armour – Honeypot Anti Spam (v2.3.04) has successfully passed CleanTalk Plugin Security Certification (PSC-2026-64600). The certification indicates that the plugin’s implementation was assessed for secure handling of untrusted input and safe integration into WordPress authentication and form workflows.
The plugin has been successfully tested for:
✅ Information Leakage Vulnerabilities
✅ SQL Injection Vulnerabilities
✅ Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Attacks
✅ Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Attacks
✅ Authentication & Authentication Bypass Vulnerabilities
✅ Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities
✅ Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
✅ Denial-of-Service (DoS) Vulnerabilities
✅ Data Leakage Vulnerabilities
✅ Insecure Dependencies
✅ Code Execution Vulnerabilities
✅ File Unauthorized Access Vulnerabilities
✅ Insufficient Injection Protection
If mishandled, these surfaces are prone to CSRF, XSS, injection, privilege mistakes, or information disclosure. PSC-2026-64600 confirms WP Armour’s code paths are hardened against these classes and safe to deploy broadly across the forms it integrates with.
Conclusion
WP Armour – Honeypot Anti Spam v2.3.04 is built for websites that want strong anti-bot protection without sacrificing user experience or privacy. Its “no CAPTCHA, no API calls” approach keeps forms fast and conversion-friendly, while broad out-of-the-box compatibility makes it easy to deploy across common WordPress form entry points.
With CleanTalk Plugin Security Certification (PSC-2026-64600), WP Armour is now validated not only for effectiveness but for secure implementation, giving site owners confidence that spam protection won’t become a security liability.
Note: The date and certification information may change over time. It is advisable to verify the latest details on the plugin developer’s website.