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CleanTalk is a cloud-based anti-spam service. Instead of using per-site CAPTCHAs or local rules, it routes spam decisions through a centralised database that learns from millions of sites at once. The trade-off is favourable: lower friction for legitimate users than a CAPTCHA, and broader pattern coverage than per-site rules.

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Category
Spam / Bot
Best for
WordPress + general CMS site owners
Pricing
From $8/site/yr
Founded
2014 (Russia, now USA)

HOW IT WORKS

In addition to comment and form spam, CleanTalk also ships a brute-force shield for WordPress logins and a general bot-protection layer. The footprint is small, the integration is plug-in based, and the price is low. For a typical WordPress site, it removes a specific class of nuisance traffic without adding meaningful complexity.

CleanTalk is not a security suite. It does not scan for malware, does not act as a WAF, and does not block targeted attacks. It is a spam-and-bot layer that pairs cleanly with whatever security stack you already run.

Category context: Filters comment spam, form spam, and abusive bot traffic. Usually a small footprint and quick win.

WHAT IT DOES

  • Anti-spam for comments, registration, and contact forms
  • Bot protection and challenge layer
  • Brute-force shield for WordPress login
  • Real-time blacklist database shared across customers

BEST FOR

  • WordPress sites tired of fighting comment and form spam
  • Sites where CAPTCHA friction has hurt conversion
  • Operators who want a low-cost spam layer that does not require local rules

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CLEANTALK FAQ

What is CleanTalk?

CleanTalk is a cloud-based anti-spam and bot-protection service. It routes spam decisions through a central database trained across millions of sites, which avoids the per-user friction of CAPTCHAs while covering a broader pattern set than local rules can manage. It also includes a brute-force shield for WordPress logins.

How much does CleanTalk cost?

CleanTalk is one of the cheapest paid security plugins, starting around $8 per site per year. There is no free tier; the paid subscription is the entry point. Volume pricing covers agencies and multi-site setups.

Does CleanTalk replace a security plugin?

No. CleanTalk solves the spam and bot problem; it does not include a WAF or a malware scanner. It is designed to sit alongside a WordPress security tool such as Wordfence, MalCare, or Patchstack, not to replace one.

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