The Simple Trackback Validation plugin allows you to stop trackback spam

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Akismet is one of the two standard plugins that come with every WordPress website. The plugin connects your website to Akismet's anti-spam service.

This is a massive spam filter that monitors millions of websites to catch spam comments and trackbacks. We use Akismet on WPBeginner to monitor comments.

It is generally thought to be just a comment spam moderation tool, but it is also very effective against WordPress trackback spam. If you are not already using Akismet, you should enable it immediately. Read our guide about Akismet and why you should use it .

Easy trackback validation with Topsy Blocker
by performing simple tests on every trackback that comes in. First, it automatically blocks all trackbacks that come from Topsy, a social search tool used for trackback spam.

Then it checks whether the trackback actually comes list of benin cell phone number from the website it claims to be. Finally, it checks whether the trackback source actually contains a link to your website.

Hide trackbacks
This plugin is not a spam protection plugin, but it does provide a feature that some website owners might need. As the name suggests, it completely hides WordPress trackbacks and pingbacks so that they don't appear in the comments on the frontend of your website.

It is especially useful for sites that accidentally post hundreds of spam trackbacks. You can enable this plugin to hide all spam trackbacks from public view, then go to the comments section in the WordPress admin area to delete all spam trackbacks.

We hope this article helped you block WordPress trackback spam. You may also want to check out these 12 essential tips and tools to combat comment spam in WordPress .

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