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Maintained Tested up to 6.9.9

SpamJudge

Using AI large language models to automatically detect and filter spam comments, supporting APIs compatible with the OpenAI format.

Active installs<10New
Downloads · 30d48▲ +108.7% vs prev. 30d
Rating—0 reviews
Health score36/100At risk
All-time downloads377Since Nov 2025
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 5.0PHP 7.4+
Downloads · 7d8▼ -42.9% week over week
Our verdict

Consider an alternative

SpamJudge shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

  • Small user base (<10 active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far
  • Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

123Jul 1Aug 14Sep 28
Yesterday0
Daily average (1y)1
Peak day16Nov 1, 2025
Last 12 months387

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where SpamJudge stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
AI >100 6,469 Best AI plugins →
anti-spam >100 720 Best anti-spam plugins →
LLM >100 609 Best LLM plugins →
spam >100 3,528 Best spam plugins →
spam comments >100 1,576 Best spam comments plugins →

About SpamJudge

From the official readme · v1.1.0

Description

SpamJudge uses AI large language models to automatically detect and filter spam comments.

Features

  • Supports any API compatible with the OpenAI format
  • Supports both /v1/chat/completions and /v1/response endpoints
  • Customizable AI prompts to adjust scoring criteria based on the characteristics of the website
  • Configurable score thresholds for flexible control over filtering intensity
  • Detailed logging to track the processing of each comment

Workflow

  1. Visitor submits a comment
  2. The plugin intercepts the comment and sends it to the AI for scoring
  3. The AI returns a score between 0 and 100 (0 = spam, 100 = high quality)
  4. The comment is automatically processed based on the score and threshold:
    • Score >= threshold: approved
    • Score < threshold: moved to spam or moved to moderation based on settings
    • Timeout/error: moved to moderation or directly approved based on settings
  5. Detailed logs are recorded for administrators to review

Default system prompt in the current version

You are a spam comment detection system. Your ONLY task is to output a single number between 0 and 100.

SCORING RULES:
- 0-20: Obvious spam (ads, malicious links, gibberish)
- 21-40: Likely spam (suspicious links, bot-like comments)
- 41-60: Uncertain (short comments, borderline content)
- 61-80: Likely legitimate (relevant, thoughtful)
- 81-100: Clearly legitimate (detailed, helpful, on-topic)

CRITICAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Output ONLY a number (0-100)
2. NO explanations
3. NO additional text
4. NO punctuation
5. Just the number

Example valid outputs: 85
Example INVALID outputs: "Score: 85", "85 points", "I think it's 85"

If you output anything other than a single number, the system will fail.

Installation

Automatic installation

  1. Log in to the WordPress admin dashboard
  2. Navigate to “Plugins” > “Add New”
  3. Search for “SpamJudge”
  4. Click “Install Now”
  5. After installation is complete, click “Activate”

Manual installation

  1. Download the plugin zip file
  2. Log in to the WordPress admin dashboard
  3. Go to “Plugins” > “Add New” > “Upload Plugin”
  4. Select the downloaded zip file
  5. Click “Install Now”
  6. After the installation is complete, click “Activate”

FTP Installation

  1. Unzip the plugin zip file
  2. Upload the spamjudge folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory via FTP
  3. Log in to the WordPress admin dashboard
  4. Go to the “Plugins” page
  5. Locate “SpamJudge” and click “Activate”

Frequently asked questions

Does it require payment?

The plugin itself is free, but you need an AI API key. Most AI API services require payment based on the number of tokens used.

Where will the comment data be sent?

Comment data will be sent to the API you configure for scoring. Make sure to use a trusted API provider and review its privacy policy. The plugin itself does not collect or store any data on third-party servers.

How much additional wait time will be added when submitting a comment?

It adds about 3 seconds, depending on the service provider and model used. Using a non-thinking model can effectively reduce wait time.

Changelog

Compatible with the /v1/responses endpoint, endpoint URL auto-completion, deprecation of "temperature".

1.1.0(2025-12-03)

  • Compatible with the /v1/responses endpoint
  • Endpoint URL auto-completion
  • Deprecation of “temperature”

1.0.0(2025-11-01)

  • First version

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

Screenshots

Log interface
Log interface
Settings interface
Settings interface

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FAQ

SpamJudge: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026

Is SpamJudge free?

Yes. SpamJudge is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is SpamJudge safe to use in 2026?

SpamJudge shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

How many websites use SpamJudge?

SpamJudge is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 377 times since it launched in November 2025. It was downloaded 48 times in the last 30 days.

Does SpamJudge work with WordPress 7.1?

SpamJudge is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

What PHP version does SpamJudge need?

SpamJudge requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was SpamJudge last updated?

The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on December 3, 2025 (10 months ago).

Who makes SpamJudge?

SpamJudge is developed and maintained by cottboy.

What are the best alternatives to SpamJudge?

The most popular alternatives to SpamJudge are Elementor Website Builder (10M+ installs), All in One SEO (2M+ installs) and AI Agent by SiteGround (1M+ installs).

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