Description
The Gravity Perks Comment Blacklist addon automatically blocks comment submissions in forms created with Gravity Forms when it detects terms, words, or patterns present in the WordPress comment blacklist. This integration with Gravity Perks allows administrators to keep forms free from spam or unwanted content without creating custom rules, optimizing moderation of interactions on high-traffic sites.
Main Features
- Automatic comment blocking
Prevents comment submission containing terms from WordPress’s native blacklist. - Full integration with Gravity Forms
Applies the blacklist filter directly to Gravity Forms comment fields. - Centralized configuration
Uses the blocked words list already registered in WordPress’s default settings. - User feedback
Displays error messages when a visitor attempts to submit content blocked by the filter. - Compatibility with other Gravity Perks addons
Can be used alongside multiple resources in the Gravity Perks suite.
Benefits of the Comment Blacklist
- Spam reduction in forms
Minimizes the entry of unwanted messages directly at the source. - Streamlined moderation
Prevents manual effort by automatically blocking suspicious submission attempts. - Site reputation protection
Prevents offensive or prohibited content from being published via forms. - Centralized administration
Allows managing blocked words in a single location across the entire site.
Recommended for
- WordPress site administrators using Gravity Forms.
- Digital marketing and communications teams moderating comments.
- Webmasters looking to automate user-submitted content control.
Ideal for those using Gravity Forms in high-traffic environments, The Gravity Perks Comment Blacklist addon reinforces filtering of sensitive or unwanted content without requiring complex configurations. By centralizing control of blocked terms, it boosts moderation efficiency and protects the integrity of comment and feedback areas.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gravity Perks Comment Blacklist GPL-licensed?
Yes. Gravity Perks Comment Blacklist is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.
Can I use Gravity Perks Comment Blacklist on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install Gravity Perks Comment Blacklist on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.
How much does Gravity Perks Comment Blacklist cost at Ultrapack?
Gravity Perks Comment Blacklist costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).
Does Gravity Perks Comment Blacklist include updates?
Yes. The current version of Gravity Perks Comment Blacklist is 1.2.9, published at Ultrapack on Oct 1, 2020. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is Gravity Perks Comment Blacklist scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of Gravity Perks Comment Blacklist goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What changed in this version
Version 1.2.9
- Added support for Gravity Forms 2.5.
Version 1.2.8
- Fixed an issue where specific blacklisted words may fail form submission due to being in the user-agent.
- Added `gpcb_validate_user_agent` filter.
- Fixed issue where the "Blacklist Validation" setting would not show under the "Legacy" section in Gravity Forms 2.5 and newer.
Version 1.2.7
- Added localization support.
- Updated plugin author.
Version 1.2.6
- Fixed issue where field setting was not appearing.
- Removed old form settings methods.
Version 1.2.5
- Added the "gpb_validation_message" filter to allow filtering the blacklist validation message.
- Added the "gpb_honey_pot" filter to bring "gpcb_enable_honeypot" inline with new perk name.
- Deprecated the "gpcb_enable_honeypot" filter.
Release notes published by the developer.
How to install
Automatic updates: this item is updated by the Ultrapack Auto Updater. With it installed, the new version shows up in your dashboard like any other WordPress update (how to set it up).
- Download the file
gwcommentblacklist.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
gwcommentblacklist.zipand click Install Now. - Click Activate.
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UAU Ready