We recommend either deactivating comments or activating aa plugin, that should protect you from spam:
Plugins #
Antispam Bee #
Pros
- uses Project Honeypot
- integrates seamlessly with any theme
- free
Cons
- doesn’t always work against automated (spambots) comment spam
- support seems to be non existent or only in German
Service #
Akismet #
Pros
- free for personal use
- integrates seamlessly with any theme
Cons
- doesn’t categorize as accurately as you’d hope (false positives as high as 10%)
- can cost a lot if you receive lots of comments
