# Ban Subdomain Emails

> Ban Subdomain Emails has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 90 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Ban Subdomain Emails shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Prevent people from registering with emails that contain a subdomain to help reduce spam.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,333
- **Downloads (30 days):** 90 (+66.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 27, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.5.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jamiechong (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jamiechong/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ban-subdomain-emails/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [akismet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/akismet/) | #15 | 17 |
| [ban](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ban/) | #10 | 16 |
| [email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email/) | >100 | 1,115 |
| [registration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/registration/) | >100 | 213 |
| [spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam/) | >100 | 598 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| akismet | >100 | 288 |
| ban | >100 | 375 |
| email | >100 | 10,000 |
| registration | >100 | 5,720 |
| spam | >100 | 3,666 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Armour – Honeypot Anti Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/honeypot/) | 400K+ | 5/5 (1,454) | Sep 3, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 2 | [Honeypot Anti-Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/honeypot-antispam/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (12) | May 28, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 3 | [FV Antispam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fv-antispam/) | 900+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Nov 11, 2025 | 45/100 |
| 4 | [BotBlocker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/botblocker/) | 200+ | 1.6/5 (10) | Apr 25, 2012 | 24/100 |
| 5 | [Send E-mail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/send-e-mail/) | 100+ | — | Apr 29, 2011 | 25/100 |
| 6 | [Disable Author Url and Comment Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-remove-author-url-and-comment-links/) | 100+ | 3/5 (2) | Jul 22, 2012 | 26/100 |
| 7 | [Gutenberg Forms Add-on for Akismet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/guten-forms-akismet/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | May 18, 2022 | 31/100 |
| 8 | [Akismet Notifier](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akismet-notifier/) | 20+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 27, 2016 | 31/100 |
| 9 | [Block Top Spammers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/top-spammers/) | 20+ | — | Mar 23, 2010 | 24/100 |
| 10 | [SimpleForm Akismet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simpleform-akismet/) | 20+ | — | Jul 25, 2024 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ban Subdomain Emails free?
Yes. Ban Subdomain Emails is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Ban Subdomain Emails safe to use in 2026?
Ban Subdomain Emails shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Ban Subdomain Emails?
Ban Subdomain Emails is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,333 times since it launched in April 2016. It was downloaded 90 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Ban Subdomain Emails work with WordPress 7.1?
Ban Subdomain Emails is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Ban Subdomain Emails last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on April 27, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Ban Subdomain Emails?
Ban Subdomain Emails is developed and maintained by jamiechong.

### What are the best alternatives to Ban Subdomain Emails?
The most popular alternatives to Ban Subdomain Emails are WP Armour (400K+ installs), Honeypot Anti-Spam (10K+ installs) and FV Antispam (900+ installs).


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