CloudAnts Image Moderation
Auto-scans image uploads against CloudAnts moderation policies and blocks, quarantines, or flags them per your configuration.
Use with caution
CloudAnts Image Moderation works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where CloudAnts Image Moderation stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| content moderation | >100 |
| image moderation | #38 |
| media upload | >100 |
| nsfw detection | #3 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
About CloudAnts Image Moderation
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
CloudAnts Image Moderation hooks into WordPress’ core upload handling to
automatically scan every image upload — media library, WooCommerce review
photos, bbPress/BuddyPress attachments, or anything else built on
wp_handle_upload — against a CloudAnts moderation policy, without you
writing a line of integration code.
Policies available:
- General Marketplace — blocks explicit exposure, flags breast/buttocks exposure (swimwear/fashion photos are common and shouldn’t auto-block).
- Dating Profile Photos — same block thresholds, more lenient flag threshold for breast/buttocks exposure.
- Classifieds Strict — no flag tier; any exposure above a low threshold is blocked outright.
- Custom — your own per-category thresholds, configured from your CloudAnts dashboard.
What happens to a flagged or blocked image is configurable from the
plugin’s Settings page:
- A block decision is always rejected — the upload fails immediately with a clear error, and the file is removed.
- A flag decision can be set to:
- Notify admin only (default) — the upload proceeds, but the site admin is emailed and alerted in wp-admin.
- Quarantine — the upload succeeds but stays hidden (private) until an admin approves or rejects it from the Moderation Log page.
- Reject — treated the same as a block.
Requirements
This plugin calls the CloudAnts API with the public URL of each uploaded
image, so your site must be publicly reachable from the internet for
scanning to work — it cannot scan images on a purely local/offline
development site. You’ll also need a CloudAnts account and API key from
https://cloudants.io/dashboard/api-keys.
Third-Party Service
This plugin sends data to CloudAnts (https://cloudants.io), a third-party
image moderation API, in order to function. Specifically:
- Every time an image is uploaded on your site (and auto-scan is enabled), the plugin sends the public URL of that image and your chosen policy name to
https://api.cloudants.io/moderate-listing/v1, and receives back a moderation decision (allow/flag/block) and category scores. No other post content, user data, or site information is sent. - The “Test Connection” button on the settings page sends your API key to
https://api.cloudants.io/whoami/v1to verify it and show your plan/quota — this does not send any image data. - Your CloudAnts API key is stored in your site’s own database (
wp_options) and sent only toapi.cloudants.io, over HTTPS, as anAuthorization: Bearerheader.
CloudAnts’ Terms of Service: https://cloudants.io/terms-of-service
CloudAnts’ Privacy Policy: https://cloudants.io/privacy-policy
A CloudAnts account is required for this plugin to function — sign up at https://cloudants.io.
Installation
- Upload the
cloudants-image-moderationfolder to/wp-content/plugins/, or install via the WordPress plugin directory. - Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
- Go to the new CloudAnts menu in wp-admin, paste your API key, click “Test Connection” to confirm it’s valid, choose a policy and flag action, and save.
Frequently asked questions
Does this work on a local/staging site?
No — CloudAnts fetches each uploaded image by its public URL to scan it, so the site needs to be reachable from the internet.
What happens to images uploaded before I installed the plugin?
Nothing — only new uploads are scanned going forward.
Does this cost anything?
Each scan uses one request from your CloudAnts plan’s quota, same as calling the API directly.
Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release: upload scanning, block/quarantine/notify-admin flag handling, moderation log, settings page with connection test.
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FAQ
CloudAnts Image Moderation: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Is CloudAnts Image Moderation free?
Yes. CloudAnts Image Moderation is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is CloudAnts Image Moderation safe to use in 2026?
CloudAnts Image Moderation works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use CloudAnts Image Moderation?
CloudAnts Image Moderation is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 148 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 74 times in the last 30 days.
Does CloudAnts Image Moderation work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested CloudAnts Image Moderation up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.
What PHP version does CloudAnts Image Moderation need?
CloudAnts Image Moderation requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was CloudAnts Image Moderation last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 27, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes CloudAnts Image Moderation?
CloudAnts Image Moderation is developed and maintained by cloudants.
What are the best alternatives to CloudAnts Image Moderation?
The most popular alternatives to CloudAnts Image Moderation are Some Plus Report Post (10+ installs), Streamshield (<10 installs) and SafeComments (<10 installs).
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