FAQs

What do I do if I lock myself out of my own site?
See: https://github.com/bhadaway/stop-spammers/issues/5.

Can I use Stop Spammers with Cloudflare?
Yes. But, you may need to restore visitor IPs: https://support.cloudflare.com/hc/sections/200805497-Restoring-Visitor-IPs.

Can I use Stop Spammers with WooCommerce (and other ecommerce plugins)?
Yes. But, in some configurations, if you're having issues, you may need to go to Stop Spammers > Protection Options > Check the Box for "Only Use the Plugin for Standard WordPress Forms" > Save if you're running into any issues.

Can I use Stop Spammers with Akismet?
Yes. Stop Spammers can even check Akismet for an extra layer of protection.

Can I use Stop Spammers with Jetpack?
Yes and no. You can use all Jetpack features except for Jetpack Protect, as it conflicts with Stop Spammers.

Can I use Stop Spammers with Wordfence (and other spam and security plugins)?
Yes. The two can compliment each other. However, if you have only a small amount of hosting resources (mainly memory) or aren't even allowing registration on your website, using both might be overkill.