One invalid traffic flag from Google and your AdSense account could be suspended — permanently. Bot traffic, proxy users, and VPN maskers generate fake clicks that Google considers invalid. WP Safelink PRO’s bot detection helps you block these threats before they reach your ads.
Why Bot Traffic Is Dangerous
Google AdSense has strict policies against invalid traffic. If their algorithms detect suspicious click patterns on your ads — even if you had nothing to do with it — they can:
- Deduct earnings from invalid clicks
- Temporarily suspend ad serving on your site
- Permanently ban your AdSense account
The worst part? Competitors can intentionally send bot traffic to your site to trigger these penalties. It’s called “click bombing” and it happens more often than you’d think.
WP Safelink PRO’s Anti-Bot Features
The PRO version includes intelligent traffic filtering that detects and blocks suspicious visitors before they see your ads:
- VPN Detection: Identifies and blocks users accessing through VPN services
- Proxy Detection: Filters out proxy server traffic that masks real IP addresses
- Known Bot Database: Cross-references visitor IPs against known bot networks
- Behavior Analysis: Detects suspicious clicking patterns that indicate automated traffic
Configuring Captcha Protection
WP Safelink supports both hCaptcha and reCaptcha as an additional layer of protection:
- Go to WP Safelink Settings → Security
- Choose your captcha provider (hCaptcha or reCaptcha)
- Enter your site key and secret key from the captcha provider
- Enable captcha on safelink pages
Captcha adds a human verification step that bots can’t easily bypass. Combined with the automatic bot detection, this creates a robust defense for your AdSense account.
Best Practices for Traffic Quality
- Enable all bot protection features in WP Safelink PRO
- Monitor your AdSense reports for unusual click patterns
- Use captcha on high-traffic safelink pages
- Keep WP Safelink updated — bot detection databases are refreshed with updates
- Don’t click your own ads (even for testing)
Protect your revenue stream with WP Safelink PRO — the only link monetization plugin with built-in bot protection.