Should I choose Kama SpamBlock or SimpleForm reCAPTCHA?

Kama SpamBlock holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 0.0★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Kama SpamBlock or SimpleForm reCAPTCHA?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. Kama SpamBlock has the deeper published review base (17 vs 0), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Kama SpamBlock typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (17 reviews). SimpleForm reCAPTCHA typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (0 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Kama SpamBlock and SimpleForm reCAPTCHA?

Migration support varies by app and category. Kama SpamBlock and SimpleForm reCAPTCHA both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from SimpleForm reCAPTCHA" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

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Kama SpamBlock vs SimpleForm reCAPTCHA — WordPress

Kama SpamBlock vs SimpleForm reCAPTCHA

Name: Kama SpamBlock
Rating: 5 (17 reviews)

Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points

Kama SpamBlock

5.0·17reviews·4,000+installs

wordpress

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1. Listing metadata

Field-level data

	Kama SpamBlock	SimpleForm reCAPTCHA
Tagline	—	—
Description	2614 / 5000 chars52% used	598 / 5000 chars12% used
Screenshots	—	—
Languages
Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	Timur Kamaev	WPSForm
Listed	—	—
Last updated	—	—

2. Categories & rankings

Shared categories on the same row · in-category position inline

Kama SpamBlock

SimpleForm reCAPTCHA

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At a glance

4 metrics · auto-computed

Feature comparison between Kama SpamBlock and SimpleForm reCAPTCHA
Metric	Kama SpamBlock	SimpleForm reCAPTCHA
Rating	5.0 ★	—
Total reviews	17	0
Active installs	4,000+	10+
Free plan	—	—

Keyword	Kama SpamBlock	SimpleForm reCAPTCHA
forms	#767	Not ranked
form	#810	Not ranked

5. App details

Long-form description · keyword frequency

Kama SpamBlock

Kama Spamblock blocks simple automated comment spam. It is invisible to normal visitors and does not use captchas. The plugin protects the standard WordPress comment endpoint, wp-comments-post.php. It adds a small check to the comment form. Direct requests that skip the form are blocked. This is a basic check, not proof that a person wrote the comment. Bots that load the page and run JavaScript can pass it. Kama Spamblock does not replace a full anti-spam service. It also checks pings and trackbacks for a link back to your site. Even if you are using an external comment system like Disqus, Kama Spamblock can add lightweight protection. Automated requests can be posted directly to the ‘wp-comments-post.php’ file, where the plugin can block basic bots. Simple and effective protection Kama Spamblock combines several small checks that are inexpensive for the site and invisible during normal commenting: The protective field name and its unique code rotate together every four hours. Ten recent pairs remain valid for pages served from full-page cache. Each marker is tied to the specific WordPress post, so a marker copied from another comment form is rejected. The form must remain open for at least three seconds before it can be accepted. Protective fields are added only after interaction with the comment submit button. If a valid comment is blocked, a JavaScript-only retry form preserves the entered data. The retry challenge changes its HTML structure to make basic scraping less reliable. Pingbacks and trackbacks must return a successful HTTP response, non-binary content, and a real backlink. These checks deliberately remain lightweight. A capable bot that loads the page, runs JavaScript, and reproduces normal browser behaviour can still pass them. Using Kama Spamblock with other anti-spam plugins Kama Spamblock can work with a full anti-spam plugin or service. It blocks simple direct spam requests first. The other tool can then check the comments that remain. For example, it can analyse comment text, reputation, or behaviour. The plugins complement each other. For this combination to work as intended: The other plugin should use the standard WordPress comment flow, or check comments after Kama Spamblock allows them. The site must show the standard comment form and allow the plugin’s JavaScript to run. Set the correct ID for the form’s submit button in the plugin settings. Test the setup if another plugin replaces the comment form, uses AJAX, or sends comments to its own endpoint. Kama Spamblock may need extra integration, or it may not check those comments.

Top keywords

comment12×2.86%
form8×1.91%
kama8×1.91%
kama spamblock8×1.91%
spamblock8×1.91%
check5×1.19%
comment form4×0.95%
comments4×0.95%
remain4×0.95%
anti-spam3×0.72%
basic3×0.72%
checks3×0.72%

SimpleForm reCAPTCHA

Stop bot spam with this lightweight addon for SimpleForm plugin. No configuration required. Once activated, you will find the new “reCAPTCHA Anti-Spam” option in the Settings page within the Spam Protection tab. Before you enable this option, you need to sign up for an API key pair for your site. You no longer need to worry about getting spam in your contact form, since each new form submission will be filtered for spam using Google reCAPTCHA. For more detailed information refer to the SimpleForm plugin page. Demo You don’t know SimpleForm yet? Check out our Demo and find out how it works.

Top keywords

spam4×3.88%
simpleform3×2.91%
demo2×1.94%
find2×1.94%
form2×1.94%
option2×1.94%
page2×1.94%
recaptcha2×1.94%

Kama SpamBlock vs SimpleForm reCAPTCHA

Kama SpamBlock

1. Listing metadata

2. Categories & rankings

SimpleForm reCAPTCHA

At a glance

AppRanks verdict

3. Search rankings

4. Activity in the last 90 days

Kama SpamBlock · 2 changes

SimpleForm reCAPTCHA · 0 changes

5. App details

Frequently asked

Should I choose Kama SpamBlock or SimpleForm reCAPTCHA?

Which is faster to set up, Kama SpamBlock or SimpleForm reCAPTCHA?

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Can I migrate data between Kama SpamBlock and SimpleForm reCAPTCHA?

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