=== Stop and Block bots plugin Anti-bots  ===
Contributors: sminozzi
Tags: robot, scrapper, botnet, spider, crawler
Requires at least: 5.3
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 1.75
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Real-Time Bot Protection. Anti Bots (robots), crawlers and spiders also from botnets. Increase security and avoid server overload and bandwidth.

== Description ==
**Anti Bots**
★★★★★<br>



== Effortless bot protection for WordPress. Set up in minutes, secure your site with just a few clicks! == 

### **🚀 In a Hurry? Block Bad Bots Instantly!**

**What it does:**
It's a powerful bot firewall that automatically blocks malicious bots while allowing legitimate traffic. This plugin protects your site from data theft, server overload, and SEO damage caused by unwanted automated traffic.

**Why it matters:**
WordPress sites are constantly targeted by malicious bots. **Your site's bot protection isn't optional—it's essential for survival.**
According to Cloudflare, 2.5% of ALL internet traffic is malicious bots—nearly 2 million attacks every second. These bots steal content, overload servers, and can destroy your SEO rankings overnight.

**Key Protections:**
* **Automatic Bad Bot Blocking:** Instantly blocks malicious bots and scrapers
* **Smart Whitelisting:** Pre-configured with 20+ trusted bots (Google, Bing, social networks)
* **Brute Force Prevention:** Stops bots from attacking your login forms
* **Server Load Reduction:** Prevents bot-induced slowdowns and crashes
* **Zero performance impact** → No DNS changes, no cloud redirects, no speed penalty

**Essential Features:**
* **One-Click Setup:** Fully operational in less than 2 minutes
* **Learning Mode:** Test safely without blocking good traffic
* **Visitor Logging:** See exactly who's accessing your site
* **Spam Prevention:** Blocks bots from submitting forms and comments
* **Independent Operation:** Works without Fail2ban or server modifications

### **🔎 Want to Understand the Full Bot Threat? Continue Reading Below**

**Bad Bots: A Growing Danger**

>Can you imagine the sheer volume of data crossing the internet every second? It's truly monstrous, isn't it? Millions of interactions, searches, and transactions...
>Well, brace yourself for a staggering statistic: according to Cloudflare, the online security giant, about **one-third (approximately 30-33%) of all this global traffic is generated by bots** – that is, by computer programs, not humans.
>And even more alarming: from this immense volume of bot traffic, Cloudflare identified that **8.6% have malicious purposes** (Q1 2024 data). This means that approximately 2.5% of ALL internet traffic consists of malicious bots constantly active, searching for loopholes, **stealing data**, or trying to take down sites!  **That’s nearly 2 million attacks every second sweeping across the web. **
>But the news doesn't stop there: this **malicious bot activity is constantly evolving and increasing.** A key reason for this alarming trend is that: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is empowering even less-skilled attackers to create bots to steal information, while ready-made attack kits are sold on the dark web, amplifying both the volume and sophistication of threats.
>Furthermore, the emergence of many **new Artificial Intelligence websites** means they now deploy their own bots for web crawling and data gathering, contributing significantly to overall bot traffic.

>Bots can have a **negative impact on your website in a number of ways**. They can **overload your server**, which can cause performance problems such as **slowness and longer response times**. They can also look for vulnerabilities in your website and **steal your content**, which can **damage your SEO**.


The **Anti-Bot Plugin** introduces an innovative approach to **bot management** and **WordPress security**. By default, it blocks all bots except those from Google and Microsoft Bing. You can also create a **bot whitelist** of approved bots, ensuring that only those you trust can access your site. The plugin includes a pre-configured list of approximately 20 reputable bots from major social networks, including Google and Microsoft. With our advanced **learning mode**, you can test the plugin and manage this list—adding or removing bots—without risking the blocking of beneficial ones. Additionally, the plugin features a visitor log to help you oversee this process.


- stop bad bots
- protect website from bots
- website performance optimization

## Key Features:
- **User-Friendly:** Simple installation and setup with just 3-4 clicks.
- **Comprehensive Bot Protection:** Effectively blocks unwanted bots, scrapers, and botnets while allowing trusted ones. **Protects your website from bots** and helps **prevent bot attacks**.
- **Customizable Whitelist:** Comes with a pre-configured list of approximately 20 good bots from major social networks, including Google and Microsoft. Manage this list by adding or removing bots as needed.
- **Learning Mode:** Test the plugin and build your whitelist without disrupting your site.
- **Prevents Bots from Spamming Comments and Contact Forms:** Acts as a **spam bot blocker**.
- **Protect Your SEO:** Prevents bots from stealing your content and negatively impacting your SEO.
- **Prevents Bots from Overloading Your Server:** Mitigates performance degradation caused by bots, ensuring fast and seamless navigation for visitors. **Site performance enhancement** and helps **increase website speed**.
- **Brute Force Protection:** Shields your login form from **brute force attack protection**.
- **Performance Friendly:** No effect on site speed, no DNS or Cloud Traffic Redirection, and no risk of Google penalties for slow sites. **Provides website security plugin** and **automated bot defense**.
- **This plugin operates independently and does not require Fail2ban (Fail to Ban) to be installed on your server.**

Translation ready. Files included: Dutch, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and German.

**For enhanced protection, consider our free <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/StopBadBots/">StopBadBots</a> plugin, which offers additional features to tackle more sophisticated threats. Please note that this option may require a slightly longer installation time due to its advanced capabilities and is designed for experienced users.**
Also need to protect your forms? 
<a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/recaptcha-for-all/">Install our Free Recaptcha & Cloudflare Turnstile plugin.</a>



Please check out our demo video and documentation at:
<a href="https://antibotsplugin.com/help/">Online Guide</a>
<a href="https://antibotsplugin.com/demo-video/">Demo Video</a>

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmVR6BlEnaQ]

<a href="https://antibotsplugin.com/">Plugin Site</a>
<a href="https://antihackerplugin.com/">Compatible With Anti Hacker Plugin</a>


== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Question:How does this plugin protect websites from bad bots? =

Our Anti-Bots plugin offers robust protection against malicious bots that can harm your website. By **stopping bad bots**, we help **protect your website from bots** that consume excessive bandwidth, slow down your server, and steal your content. This plugin uses a unique approach to identify and block harmful bots while allowing beneficial ones, such as those from Google and Bing. Additionally, it contributes to **website performance optimization** by reducing the load on your server caused by malicious traffic. 


=How does the Anti Bots plugin block spam bots on WordPress?=

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The Anti Bots plugin uses advanced algorithms to identify and block spam bots, bad bots, and malicious crawlers from accessing your WordPress site. It analyzes incoming traffic patterns, user agents, and behavior to effectively prevent bot traffic and protect your website from unwanted automated access.

=What security features does the Anti Bots plugin offer for WordPress?=

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Our Anti Bots plugin provides comprehensive security features for WordPress, including a robust firewall, bot protection mechanisms, and advanced security measures. It acts as a shield against various types of bot attacks, enhancing your website's overall security posture and protecting it from potential threats.

=How does the Anti Bots plugin combat comment spam on WordPress?=

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The Anti Bots plugin effectively combats comment spam on WordPress by implementing intelligent filters that detect and block spam comments before they appear on your site. It analyzes comment patterns, IP addresses, and known spam signatures to ensure that only genuine comments make it through, saving you time and keeping your discussions clean.

=Can the Anti Bots plugin detect and filter sophisticated bots?=

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Yes, the Anti Bots plugin is equipped with advanced bot detection and filtering capabilities. It uses machine learning algorithms to identify even the most sophisticated bots, including those that mimic human behavior. Our plugin continuously updates its detection methods to stay ahead of evolving bot technologies, ensuring your WordPress site remains protected.

=How does the Anti Bots plugin help prevent server overload from bot traffic?=

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The Anti Bots plugin is designed to prevent server overload by efficiently blocking excessive bot traffic. It implements rate limiting, IP blocking, and traffic analysis to identify and stop bots that are putting unnecessary strain on your server. By mitigating bot-induced server load, our plugin helps maintain optimal performance and uptime for your WordPress site.

=Is the Anti Bots plugin compatible with other WordPress security plugins?=

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Yes, the Anti Bots plugin is designed to be compatible with other WordPress security plugins. It complements existing security measures by focusing specifically on bot protection. Our plugin works seamlessly alongside firewalls, security scanners, and other protective tools to provide an additional layer of defense against bot-related threats without causing conflicts or performance issues.

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= Como posso proteger meu site WordPress contra bots maliciosos? =

Esta questão também aborda as seguintes perguntas: Como evitar spam no meu site WordPress? Como melhorar a segurança do meu WordPress? Qual é a melhor maneira de bloquear bots no WordPress?

O Anti-bots plugin é a solução ideal para proteger seu site WordPress contra bots maliciosos. Ele oferece recursos avançados de bloqueio de bots, prevenção de spam e melhoria geral da segurança do seu site. Com o Antibots plugin, você pode facilmente configurar regras de bloqueio, monitorar o tráfego suspeito e manter seu site seguro contra ameaças automatizadas.

= Como o Anti-bots plugin pode ajudar a prevenir ataques DDoS? =

Esta questão também aborda as seguintes perguntas: Como evitar sobrecarga do servidor causada por bots? Como lidar com tráfego bot malicioso?

O Antibots plugin é projetado especificamente para combater ataques DDoS e prevenir sobrecarga do servidor causada por bots. Ele utiliza técnicas avançadas de detecção e bloqueio de tráfego suspeito, limitando automaticamente as requisições de IPs potencialmente maliciosos. Isso ajuda a manter seu site estável e responsivo, mesmo diante de tentativas de ataque coordenadas.

= Quais são os benefícios de usar o Antibots plugin para otimização de desempenho? =

Esta questão também aborda as seguintes perguntas: Como o Antibots plugin pode melhorar a velocidade do meu site? O plugin afeta negativamente o desempenho do site?

O Antibots plugin não apenas protege seu site, mas também contribui significativamente para a otimização de desempenho. Ao bloquear tráfego bot desnecessário, o plugin reduz a carga no servidor, resultando em tempos de carregamento mais rápidos e melhor experiência do usuário. O Antibots plugin é otimizado para ter um impacto mínimo no desempenho do site, garantindo que sua proteção não venha às custas da velocidade.

= O Antibots plugin é compatível com outros plugins de segurança WordPress? =

Esta questão também aborda as seguintes perguntas: Posso usar o Antibots plugin junto com meu firewall WordPress existente? O plugin interfere em outras medidas de segurança?

O Antibots plugin foi projetado para ser altamente compatível com outros plugins de segurança WordPress. Ele funciona perfeitamente ao lado de firewalls existentes e outras medidas de segurança, complementando-as em vez de interferir. Isso permite que você mantenha suas configurações de segurança atuais enquanto adiciona uma camada extra de proteção contra bots maliciosos.



= Come posso proteggere il mio sito WordPress dai bot dannosi? =

Questa domanda affronta anche le seguenti questioni: Come posso evitare lo spam sul mio sito WordPress? Come posso migliorare la sicurezza del mio WordPress? Qual è il modo migliore per bloccare i bot su WordPress?

Il plugin Antibots è la soluzione ideale per proteggere il tuo sito WordPress dai bot dannosi. Offre funzionalità avanzate di blocco dei bot, prevenzione dello spam e miglioramento generale della sicurezza del tuo sito. Con il plugin Antibots, puoi facilmente configurare regole di blocco, monitorare il traffico sospetto e mantenere il tuo sito sicuro contro le minacce automatizzate.

= In che modo il plugin Antibots può aiutare a prevenire gli attacchi DDoS? =

Questa domanda affronta anche le seguenti questioni: Come posso evitare il sovraccarico del server causato dai bot? Come gestire il traffico bot dannoso?

Il plugin Antibots è progettato specificamente per combattere gli attacchi DDoS e prevenire il sovraccarico del server causato dai bot. Utilizza tecniche avanzate di rilevamento e blocco del traffico sospetto, limitando automaticamente le richieste da IP potenzialmente dannosi. Questo aiuta a mantenere il tuo sito stabile e reattivo, anche di fronte a tentativi di attacco coordinati.

= Quali sono i vantaggi dell'utilizzo del plugin Antibots per l'ottimizzazione delle prestazioni? =

Questa domanda affronta anche le seguenti questioni: Come può il plugin Antibots migliorare la velocità del mio sito? Il plugin influisce negativamente sulle prestazioni del sito?

Il plugin Antibots non solo protegge il tuo sito, ma contribuisce anche significativamente all'ottimizzazione delle prestazioni. Bloccando il traffico bot non necessario, il plugin riduce il carico sul server, risultando in tempi di caricamento più rapidi e una migliore esperienza utente. Il plugin Antibots è ottimizzato per avere un impatto minimo sulle prestazioni del sito, garantendo che la tua protezione non sia a scapito della velocità.

= Il plugin Antibots è compatibile con altri plugin di sicurezza WordPress? =

Questa domanda affronta anche le seguenti questioni: Posso utilizzare il plugin Antibots insieme al mio firewall WordPress esistente? Il plugin interferisce con altre misure di sicurezza?

Il plugin Antibots è stato progettato per essere altamente compatibile con altri plugin di sicurezza WordPress. Funziona perfettamente accanto ai firewall esistenti e ad altre misure di sicurezza, complementandole invece di interferire. Ciò ti permette di mantenere le tue attuali impostazioni di sicurezza mentre aggiungi un ulteriore livello di protezione contro i bot dannosi.


= ¿Cómo puedo proteger mi sitio WordPress contra bots maliciosos? =

Esta cuestión también aborda las siguientes preguntas: ¿Cómo evitar el spam en mi sitio WordPress? ¿Cómo mejorar la seguridad de mi WordPress? ¿Cuál es la mejor manera de bloquear bots en WordPress?

El plugin Antibots es la solución ideal para proteger tu sitio WordPress contra bots maliciosos. Ofrece funciones avanzadas de bloqueo de bots, prevención de spam y mejora general de la seguridad de tu sitio. Con el plugin Antibots, puedes configurar fácilmente reglas de bloqueo, monitorear el tráfico sospechoso y mantener tu sitio seguro contra amenazas automatizadas.

= ¿Cómo puede ayudar el plugin Antibots a prevenir ataques DDoS? =

Esta cuestión también aborda las siguientes preguntas: ¿Cómo evitar la sobrecarga del servidor causada por bots? ¿Cómo manejar el tráfico de bots maliciosos?

El plugin Antibots está diseñado específicamente para combatir ataques DDoS y prevenir la sobrecarga del servidor causada por bots. Utiliza técnicas avanzadas de detección y bloqueo de tráfico sospechoso, limitando automáticamente las solicitudes de IPs potencialmente maliciosas. Esto ayuda a mantener tu sitio estable y receptivo, incluso frente a intentos de ataque coordinados.

= ¿Cuáles son los beneficios de usar el plugin Antibots para la optimización del rendimiento? =

Esta cuestión también aborda las siguientes preguntas: ¿Cómo puede el plugin Antibots mejorar la velocidad de mi sitio? ¿El plugin afecta negativamente el rendimiento del sitio?

El plugin Antibots no solo protege tu sitio, sino que también contribuye significativamente a la optimización del rendimiento. Al bloquear el tráfico de bots innecesario, el plugin reduce la carga en el servidor, resultando en tiempos de carga más rápidos y una mejor experiencia del usuario. El plugin Antibots está optimizado para tener un impacto mínimo en el rendimiento del sitio, asegurando que tu protección no venga a costa de la velocidad.

= ¿Es compatible el plugin Antibots con otros plugins de seguridad de WordPress? =

Esta cuestión también aborda las siguientes preguntas: ¿Puedo usar el plugin Antibots junto con mi firewall WordPress existente? ¿El plugin interfiere con otras medidas de seguridad?

El plugin Antibots ha sido diseñado para ser altamente compatible con otros plugins de seguridad de WordPress. Funciona perfectamente junto a firewalls existentes y otras medidas de seguridad, complementándolas en lugar de interferir. Esto te permite mantener tus configuraciones de seguridad actuales mientras añades una capa extra de protección contra bots maliciosos.

== Screenshots ==
1. Visitors's log table 
2. Dashboard 
3. Settings Page

== CREDITS AND SOURCE FILES ==
We use Datatables to render our visitors table.
You can find the complete files (no minimized) to download 
on this link:
https://datatables.net/download/index
Same thing for Bootstrap:
https://getbootstrap.com/docs/4.3/getting-started/download/
Same thing for jQuery:
https://jquery.com/download/

== External service (1) ==
When using our chat, only some information about issues, such as your language and data from the Diagnose tab, may be sent to our server. We do not share, publish, or disclose any information with third parties.
domain: https://BillMinozzi.com/chat/api/api.php

== External service (2) ==
The plugin will retrieve tips and news from our site BillMinozzi.com. This information will be displayed in the plugin dashboard, in the right-hand column under the title "Tips and News." No data is sent to our server. 
domain: https://billminozzi.com/API/bill-api.php


== Advanced Site Health ==

WordPresss built-in Site Health feature provides a great baseline for your sites well-being. However, in todays digital landscape, true health goes beyond server configuration. A site can have a perfect score and still be slow, vulnerable, or plagued by critical errors.

Our plugin extends the core Site Health concept to provide a truly holistic analysis of what keeps your site fast, stable, and secure. We dont just check the basics; we diagnose critical issues that directly impact your visitors experience and your sites operational integrity.

Our enhanced checks include:Performance & Memory Analysis, Proactive Error Detection, Modern Security Monitoring.
That  involves querying public, authoritative services like rdap.db.ripe.net with visitor IP addresses for security analysis.
domain: https://rdap.db.ripe.net/ip/

For a complete overview of all features, our data handling practices, and the full terms governing our software, please visit our official website: 
https://siterightaway.net/terms-of-use-of-our-plugins-and-themes/ 

== Changelog ==
1.73 2025-10-30 -  Improved Monitor.
1.64/67 2025-10-25 -  Improved Monitor.
1.62 2025-09-29 -  Warning removed when debug is true.
1.59/60 2025-09-09 -  Improved Dashboard.
1.58 2025-08-28 -  Improved Dashboard.
1.57 2025-08-28 -  Improved security.
1.53 2025-08-19 -  Improved block engine.
1.52 2025-07-22 -  Improved dashboard.
1.51 2025-07-17 -  Improved dashboard.
1.50 2025-07-06 -  Improved chat.
1.45/46 2025-06-11 -  Improved query.
1.44 2025-05-17 -  Improved query.
1.43 2025-05-09 -  Improved Error Handling.
1.42 2025-04-23 -  Improved Whitelist.
1.41 2025-04-01 -  Improved Diagnose.
1.40 2025-03-23 -  Improved Uninstall.
1.39 2025-03-03 -  Improved.
1.38 2025-02-15 -  Improved.
1.36/37 2025-02-11 -  Improved.
1.35 2025-01-29 -  Improved updates do save the whitelist.
1.34 2025-01-28 -  Improved Dashboard.
1.31 2025-01-27 -  Improved bot detection.
1.29 2025-01-23 -  Improved error handling with IA.
1.27/28 2024-12-22 -  Create var $antibots_userAgentOri.
1.25/26 2024-12-06 -  Improved provider check.
1.24 2024-10-23 -  Error handling.
1.23 2024-09-12 -  Small Improvements.
1.22 2024-09-09 -  Included Language Files.
1.21 2024-07-27 -  Improved block filter.
1.15/20 2024-07-26 -  Improved block filter.
1.14 2024-07-25 -  Improved block filter.
1.13 2024-03-15 -  Improved Error Handling.
1.12 2023-12-28 -  Improved Error Handling.
1.11 2023-10-17 -  Improved Error Handling.
1.10 2023-09-05 -  Improved Error Handling.
1.08/09 2023-08-30 -  Improved Error Handling.
1.07 2022-04-11 -  Improved Security.
1.06 2021-03-08 -  Minor Improvements.
1.05 2020-07-10 -  Fix the CloudFlare wrong IP.
1.04 2020-04-06 -  Minor Improvements
1.03 2020-03-31 -  Minor Improvements
1.02 2020-03-29 -  Minor Improvements
1.01 2020-03-28 -  Minor Improvements
1.00 2020-03-18 -  Initial Release
