In WordPress how do I block an IP address from commenting?

FYI, to follow up on my post above, I installed wp-ban on wp 3.0.1 and it seems to work. I did read that it might cause problems when I update wp, so if I remember, I'll disable it before I upgrade wordpress next time. I've also learned that inserting individual ip addresses doesn't have much overall effect. Oh well, at least it works.

 

if you have the latest wordpress installed, just go to settings/discussion and look for Comment Blacklist, put their email or IP and it will block it, no need for third party apps
good luck

 

Spam Karma2

 

Try just edit your .htaccess!

 

Thanks for this! There was a pesky spammer flooding my site. I went with the .htaccess option, so i won't have to see those comments anymore. It takes a little more time figuring out, but it's rewards are instant, and absolute.

 

.htaccess will work not only for WP , that's why it's unique

 

Yeah latest version of WordPress and you just go to the discussion area in your settings and then put in your comment blacklist.

I was specifically have comment spam from this ip 141.105.65.151 and after some research found a whole family of ip's that are in that category.

I added all these to my comment blacklist and now I get barely any comment spam! But if you want if you want to totally ban an ip adding to .htaccess file is your best bet!