Head-to-head · October 2026
Banhammer vs WP-Ban
WP-Ban comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Banhammer.
| Metric | Banhammer | WP-Ban |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 1K+ | 8K+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 593 | 1K |
| Download trend | -59.9% | -61.2% |
| Rating | 4.4/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Reviews | 19 | 27 |
| Health score | 65/100 | 74/100 |
| Last updated | 2 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 | WP 7.0.7 |
| Support resolved | 0% | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20+ | 8.2+ |
| First released | Jan 2018 | Jan 2007 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
BanhammerWP-Ban
Choose Banhammer if…
You care most about download trend, rating and tested up to.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
Choose WP-Ban if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.
- Needs PHP 8.2 or newer
FAQ
Banhammer vs WP-Ban: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
Which is better, Banhammer or WP-Ban?
WP-Ban comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Banhammer. Choose Banhammer if you care most about download trend, rating and tested up to. Choose WP-Ban if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.
Is Banhammer more popular than WP-Ban?
WP-Ban is the more popular of the two with 8K+ active installs, compared with 1K+ for Banhammer.
Can I use Banhammer and WP-Ban together?
Both plugins cover ban and bots, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.
Are Banhammer and WP-Ban free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.
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