Description
FormThrottle Logger helps reduce spam and repeated form abuse by limiting how many submissions a single IP address can make within a chosen time period for Gravity Forms and Contact Form 7.
Features:
* Monitors submissions by IP address for Gravity Forms and Contact Form 7
* Blocks repeat offenders once the configured threshold is reached
* Logs the IP address, form ID, source type, reason, and timestamp
* Adds a log screen in the plugin admin menu for reviewing blocked attempts
* Lets you choose which integrations are protected and configure the threshold and time window
Configuration
By default, the plugin allows 10 submissions within a 1-hour window. Both Gravity Forms and Contact Form 7 are enabled by default in the “Apply to” settings.
To change this:
- Open the FormThrottle Logger Settings page from the admin menu.
- Set the submission limit and the time window in hours.
- Select which integrations should be protected.
- Save your changes.
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Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/formthrottle-logger/ directory, or install it directly through the WordPress plugins screen.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Make sure Gravity Forms or Contact Form 7 is installed and active.
- Open the FormThrottle Logger menu in the WordPress admin area.
- Review the “Restricted IP Logs” page or open Settings to adjust the submission limit and time window.
FAQ
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Does this plugin require Gravity Forms or Contact Form 7?
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Yes. This plugin supports Gravity Forms and Contact Form 7 and works when at least one of these plugins is installed and activated.
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What happens when an IP is blocked?
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The submission is rejected and the event is recorded in the plugin log with the IP address, form ID, source type, reason, and timestamp.
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Can I change the submission limit?
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Yes. You can configure the threshold and time window from the FormThrottle Logger Settings page.
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How do I view the logs?
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Open the FormThrottle Logger admin menu and select “Restricted IP Logs”.
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Changelog
1.0
- Initial release.