JG Spam Fighter
A simple to use plugin that helps you keep your WordPress site clean of spam comments.
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JG Spam Fighter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where JG Spam Fighter stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| anti-spam | >100 |
| antispam | >100 |
| comments | >100 |
| spam comments | >100 |
| spam in comments | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About JG Spam Fighter
From the official readme · v0.5Description
Have you ever had spam comments on your blog? JG Spam Fighter plugin has a unique, simple and effective way of mitigating this problem. It enables you to use the power of the entire user community to keep your blog clean of spam.
A single arrow is easily broken, but not ten in a bundle.
Japanese Proverb
Features
- remove spam comments in bulk (in 1 or 2 clicks)
- block spammy IP addresses to prevent further spam
- automatic spam protection (coming soon)
The Possibilities are endless
Upcoming versions of the plugin will enable you, the plugin user, to leverage the power of the entire JG Spam Fighter user community. Every time a user, such as you, blocks an IP address and removes the spammy comments (that’s all accomplished by a single click in the plugin), the spammy IP address will be reported. As the database of spammy IP addresses grows new features will soon be available, based on that collected user input. For example, you may be able to have spammy comments automatically removed and even outright blocked based on some user-defined conditional settings. Say, if an IP address has been reported by other users 100 times, go ahead and block it on my site too. As the developer I am open to your input here! The possibilities are endless! Please feel free to contact me with any ideas and functionality requests.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/jg_spam_fighterdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
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FAQ
JG Spam Fighter: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is JG Spam Fighter free?
Yes. JG Spam Fighter is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is JG Spam Fighter safe to use in 2026?
JG Spam Fighter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use JG Spam Fighter?
JG Spam Fighter is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,840 times since it launched in October 2018. It was downloaded 78 times in the last 30 days.
Does JG Spam Fighter work with WordPress 7.1?
JG Spam Fighter is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.28, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does JG Spam Fighter need?
JG Spam Fighter requires PHP 5.3.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was JG Spam Fighter last updated?
The latest version, 0.5, was released on August 19, 2019 (7 years ago).
Who makes JG Spam Fighter?
JG Spam Fighter is developed and maintained by Jay Gaura.
What are the best alternatives to JG Spam Fighter?
The most popular alternatives to JG Spam Fighter are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Antispam Bee (700K+ installs) and WP Armour (400K+ installs).
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