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This version includes a complete code refactoring with improved architecture, enhanced security, and better maintainability. All existing settings and functionality are preserved.<\/p>","1.0.0":"

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Stop bots and scrapers without affecting real visitors.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Trusted Accounts protects your WordPress pages in the background. Each request is checked (allow \/ challenge \/ block, typically under 50 ms) \u2014 we stop bots before they even reach your site, so you get effective bot, scraper & spam protection without CAPTCHAs. On the page, our SDK sends behaviour data for additional real-time security. Works for anonymous traffic and for logged-in users.<\/p>\n\n

Try the Admin Panel without installing:<\/strong> Admin Panel Demo<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Use the code EARLY-WORDPRESS-BIRD at checkout<\/strong> \u2014 Get 3 months free<\/strong> on the Starter suite. Limited to the first 50 early birds. Get started at Trusted Accounts \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n

What Makes Trusted Accounts Special?<\/h4>\n\n

\u2705 Invisible to Real Users<\/strong> - Protection runs in the background; no annoying CAPTCHAs or steps for legitimate users\n\u2705 Request + Behaviour<\/strong> - Request check before the page loads (under 50 ms); real-time behaviour data on the page\n\u2705 Bot, Scraper & Spam Protection<\/strong> - Block or challenge bots, scrapers and abusive traffic before they reach your site\n\u2705 Admin Panel<\/strong> - Deep insights into bots and scrapers on your site; Advanced Crawler Management\n\u2705 Works for Everyone<\/strong> - Guests and logged-in users; for communities, distinguish real vs. fake users\n\u2705 Easy Integration<\/strong> - Works with any WordPress theme; simple setup with API keys<\/p>\n\n\n

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  1. Upload the plugin files to \/wp-content\/plugins\/trusted-accounts\/<\/code><\/li>\n
  2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress<\/li>\n
  3. Configure your verification settings in the admin panel<\/li>\n
  4. Start protecting your WordPress site from fraud and abuse<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
    \n

    How does Trusted Accounts protect my site?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Before a visitor sees your page, we check the request and decide: allow them through, send them to a challenge page, or block them. We also look at how they behave on your site. If we think someone might be a bot, we show them a challenge page where they can prove they are a real person. Real visitors usually never see this; it runs in the background.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Will this slow down my site?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    No. The check happens very quickly (usually in under 50 milliseconds) and in the background. Your visitors will not notice any delay.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Is this compatible with my theme?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Yes. Trusted Accounts works with any WordPress theme. You only need to add your API keys in the plugin settings.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    What if a real user is challenged?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Real users are rarely challenged. If it does happen, they will see a short challenge page where they can prove they are human. After that, they can use your site as normal.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Do you collect personal data?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    No. We do not collect or store personally identifiable information (PII) from your real visitors. We only use what we need to spot bots and bad traffic. We follow GDPR and privacy-by-design so your users stay anonymous.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

    5.0.2<\/h4>\n\n
      \n
    • Updated challenge and blocked redirect defaults to the DigitalOcean Spaces domains.<\/li>\n
    • Added\/updated redirect host allow-list for new production and staging challenge\/blocked hosts.<\/li>\n
    • Kept local development defaults unchanged (http:\/\/localhost:3003\/pages\/...<\/code>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      4.0.0<\/h4>\n\n
        \n
      • Added configurable flag behavior management<\/li>\n
      • Added support for different flag severities (INFO, LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH, RESTRICT, BLOCK)<\/li>\n
      • Enhanced user validation with verified user access for restricted accounts<\/li>\n
      • Improved admin interface with severity level display<\/li>\n
      • Added comprehensive flag behavior documentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        3.0.3<\/h4>\n\n
          \n
        • optimized user experience<\/li>\n
        • simplifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          3.0.2<\/h4>\n\n
            \n
          • Fixed developer console linking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

            3.0.1<\/h4>\n\n
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            • User verification information in user list<\/li>\n
            • User verification details in user profile<\/li>\n
            • Added email validation and browser fingerprints<\/li>\n
            • Added VoIP checks<\/li>\n
            • Simplified user verification flow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

              3.0.0<\/h4>\n\n
                \n
              • Major release with complete rewrite<\/li>\n
              • New modular architecture<\/li>\n
              • Enhanced security features<\/li>\n
              • Improved user experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Protect your pages from bots, scrapers and spam \u2014 fully in the background and invisible to visitors. We stop bad visitors before they reach your site.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/co.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/160856","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/co.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/co.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/co.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=160856"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/co.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/trustedaccounts"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/co.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=160856"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/co.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=160856"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/co.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=160856"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/co.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=160856"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/co.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=160856"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/co.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=160856"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}