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Bot Lockout

wordpress.orgWebsite firewall, bot & spam protection

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026; it is registered on WordPress.org and has been in the index since 25 Jun 2026. How this is checked

Bot Lockout is a WordPress plugin that safeguards websites from AI scrapers and malicious bots by using lightweight cryptographic JavaScript challenges. It offers smart whitelisting, customizable messages, and detailed logging, making it ideal for WordPress site owners seeking enhanced security.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreeWebCloud-managed
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Overview

6 features

Purpose: Preventing unauthorized bots and AI scrapers from accessing WordPress sites.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: WordPress site owners

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: monitoring

Inferred · not functionally tested

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: Proprietary · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, cloud_managed

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: wordpress.org · wordpress.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

Bot Lockout sits in PulseGate's Website firewall, bot & spam protection category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on preventing unauthorized bots and AI scrapers from accessing WordPress sites. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as a B2B product for wordPress site owners. Basis unknown · not verified: Bot Lockout is free to use. Basis unknown · not verified: Bot Lockout is available on the web.

kognetiks builds and maintains Bot Lockout, and it first shipped in 2025. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include bot protection, cryptographic challenges, and smart whitelisting.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Bot protection
  • Cryptographic challenges
  • Smart whitelisting
  • Customizable block messages
  • Comprehensive logging
  • Custom styling

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
bot-protectionai-scraper-blockwordpress-plugin

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserCloud-managed

Trust & compliance

Public signals
HTTPSPrivacy PolicyFree tier
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Indexing history

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Frequently asked questions about Bot Lockout

What is Bot Lockout?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Bot Lockout focuses on preventing unauthorized bots and AI scrapers from accessing WordPress sites. It is catalogued under Website firewall, bot & spam protection on PulseGate.
Who should use Bot Lockout?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Bot Lockout is a B2B product built for wordPress site owners.
Is Bot Lockout free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Bot Lockout is free to use.
What platforms does Bot Lockout run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Bot Lockout runs on the web.
Is Bot Lockout still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 13 Sep 2026.
What projects are similar to Bot Lockout?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Blockbots, BotBlocker, and BotZoom.BlockbotsBotBlockerBotZoom
Who develops Bot Lockout?
Bot Lockout is developed by kognetiks.
When did Bot Lockout launch?
Bot Lockout first shipped in 2025.

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