KOZ URL-Only Comment Spam
Privacy-first moderation for comments whose visible content consists only of URLs.
Solid choice
KOZ URL-Only Comment Spam is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 2 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where KOZ URL-Only Comment Spam stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| comments | >100 |
| moderation | >100 |
| privacy | >100 |
| spam | >100 |
| url | >100 |
About KOZ URL-Only Comment Spam
From the official readme · v1.1.11Description
KOZ URL-Only Comment Spam is a focused moderation tool for a common low-effort spam pattern: comments containing only one or more links. It can send matching comments directly to spam or hold them for manual moderation while ordinary comments continue through the normal WordPress workflow.
The detector removes HTML and invisible spacing characters before checking the visible content. It can exempt logged-in users, trust same-site links and approved domains, and lets an administrator test a sample without saving that sample.
Privacy remains deliberately limited. The plugin stores no comment text, detected URL, IP address, email, referrer, cookie, fingerprint or user-agent value. It stores only aggregate counts and a small summary of the latest match.
Use case: a public website receives repeated comments made entirely of promotional URLs. The plugin removes that noise before it reaches the normal review queue, without sending comment data to an external service.
Use case: a community site permits internal resource links but wants external URL-only comments reviewed. Trusted-domain settings allow internal destinations while suspicious external links are handled automatically.
The plugin was originally developed for the UA FREE charitable foundation website, which remains a production test environment. Development and ownership belong to Tony Kozyriev (ramirkz). Foundation donations and developer support are separate.
Part of the KOZ Suite
KOZ URL-Only Comment Spam is one focused module of the broader KOZ Suite, a family of independent WordPress plugins that share a common KOZ administration experience and visual identity.
Each KOZ plugin remains independently installable, so site owners can use only the modules they need or combine several modules into one toolkit.
Current public KOZ plugins:
- KOZ SEO Core — technical SEO, schema, sitemaps, AI discovery and OpenAI Vision image ALT.
- KOZ Copy Actions — accessible copy-to-clipboard actions for selected WordPress content.
- KOZ URL-Only Comment Spam — privacy-first local moderation for URL-only comment spam.
- KOZ Static Translate — AI-powered multilingual translation with Microsoft Azure AI Translator and static language routes.
- KOZ Translate Diagnostics — read-only health checks and privacy-safe diagnostic reports for KOZ Static Translate.
- KOZ 404 Guard & URL Intelligence — privacy-safe 404/410 diagnostics, controlled same-site redirects and URL intelligence.
- KOZ Consent Manager — privacy-first visitor consent, optional script control and Google Consent Mode v2 synchronization.
- KOZ Donate Stats & Conversions — local donation-journey analytics and consent-aware conversion events for WordPress.
Installation
- Deactivate the legacy UA FREE URL-Only Comment Spam plugin if it is installed.
- Upload the KOZ ZIP through Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Activate the plugin.
- Open KOZ Suite > URL Comment Spam and review the settings.
Existing UA FREE settings and aggregate counters are preserved automatically.
Frequently asked questions
Does the plugin send comment content to an external service?
No. Detection runs locally in WordPress. The plugin does not send comment text, URLs, IP addresses, email addresses, referrers or user-agent values to an external service.
Will ordinary comments be marked as spam?
The detector targets comments whose visible content consists only of one or more URLs after HTML and invisible spacing are removed. Comments containing ordinary readable text continue through the normal WordPress workflow.
Can I allow internal or trusted links?
Yes. You can trust same-site links and add approved domains in the plugin settings.
Can I test the detector without saving a comment?
Yes. The administration screen includes a sample test that does not persist the sample text.
Changelog
WordPress 7.1 compatibility metadata update; moderation behavior and stored data remain unchanged.
1.1.11
- Updated KOZ Suite documentation to include all eight current public plugins.
- Updated WordPress compatibility metadata for WordPress 7.1.
- No changes to spam detection, moderation settings, counters or privacy behavior.
1.1.10
- Publish the current production-tested package as the first public SVN release after WordPress.org approval.
- Keep moderation rules, stored settings, aggregate counters and privacy behavior unchanged.
- Refresh public release metadata for WordPress.org.
1.1.9
- Fixed WordPress.org Stable tag metadata to match the plugin version.
- No changes to spam detection, settings, counters or support-panel behavior.
1.1.8
- Prevent duplicate support blocks when the shared KOZ Suite panel is active.
- Add the About the foundation button to standalone support fallback.
1.1.7
- Fixed duplicate KOZ support panel rendering in WordPress admin by ensuring a single panel initialization.
- No changes to spam detection, stored settings, counters or compatibility behavior.
1.1.6
- Standardized plugin-owned identifiers under the kozurlspam / KOZURLSPAM prefix and ramirkz\kozurlspam namespace.
- Replaced shared support/runtime identifiers with plugin-specific equivalents.
- Migrates existing UA FREE settings into the canonical KOZ option names without exposing copied comment content.
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FAQ
KOZ URL-Only Comment Spam: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is KOZ URL-Only Comment Spam free?
Yes. KOZ URL-Only Comment Spam is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is KOZ URL-Only Comment Spam safe to use in 2026?
KOZ URL-Only Comment Spam is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use KOZ URL-Only Comment Spam?
KOZ URL-Only Comment Spam is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 276 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 122 times in the last 30 days.
Does KOZ URL-Only Comment Spam work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested KOZ URL-Only Comment Spam up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.
What PHP version does KOZ URL-Only Comment Spam need?
KOZ URL-Only Comment Spam requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was KOZ URL-Only Comment Spam last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.11, was released on September 23, 2026 (2 weeks ago).
Who makes KOZ URL-Only Comment Spam?
KOZ URL-Only Comment Spam is developed and maintained by Tony_Koz.
What are the best alternatives to KOZ URL-Only Comment Spam?
The most popular alternatives to KOZ URL-Only Comment Spam are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Disable Comments (1M+ installs) and Antispam Bee (700K+ installs).
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