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Connect to Stop Forum Spam's API to block and/or report malicious IPs.
https://github.com/zerosonesfun/wp-stop-forum-spam-api

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Connect to Stop Forum Spam's API to block and/or report malicious IPs.

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# WP Stop Forum Spam API

Connect to StopForumSpam's API to block and/or report malicious IPs.

## Description

The WP Stop Forum Spam API plugin integrates with the [StopForumSpam](https://www.stopforumspam.com/) service to help protect your WordPress site from spam and malicious IPs. It allows you to check visitor IPs against the StopForumSpam database and take appropriate action.

### What's New in Version 1.2
- Added the `/ ?testsfs= ` query parameter for easier testing during development.

## Features
- Query the StopForumSpam database to identify spammy or malicious IPs.
- Block IPs with a high confidence score.
- Cache results for improved performance.
- Easy testing with the `/ ?testsfs= ` query parameter.

## Installation

1. Download the plugin zip file from [Releases](https://github.com/zerosonesfun/wp-stop-forum-spam-api/releases).
2. Upload the zip file to your WordPress site through the Plugins section in the admin dashboard.
3. Activate the plugin.

## Usage

The plugin works automatically once activated:
- It checks visitor IPs against the StopForumSpam database.
- Blocks IPs with a high confidence score (≥ 60%).

To test the plugin:
1. Add `/?testsfs=` to your site's URL (replace `` with the IP address you want to test).
2. View the results or debug any potential issues.

## Changelog

### [1.2](https://github.com/zerosonesfun/wp-stop-forum-spam-api/releases/tag/1.2)
- Added the `/ ?testsfs= ` query parameter for testing.

### [1.1.7](https://github.com/zerosonesfun/wp-stop-forum-spam-api/releases/tag/1.1.7)
- Initial public release.