Ok – I have figured out how to fix this issue — a complete clean removal – and clean reinstall — I even deleted it from the dashboard and created a new instance in CleanTalk —- might work without that extra step —–
Re-install the CleanTalk Anti-Spam Plugin with the Complete Deactivation option:
• WordPress Admin Page —> Settings —> Anti-Spam by CleanTalk —> Advanced settings —> set the option “Complete Deactivation” to “On” —> Save Changes;
• WordPress Admin Page —> Plugins —> Installed plugins —> Anti-Spam by CleanTalk —> Deactivate and Delete.
Then install it anew: