# Berestov Anti-spam for Contact Form 7

> Berestov Anti-spam for Contact Fo… has 30+ active installs and 83 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 63/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Berestov Anti-spam for Contact… is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 63/100 on our health check.

**Protect Contact Form 7 and optionally WordPress comments with privacy-friendly anti-spam protection.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 365
- **Downloads (30 days):** 83 (+10.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 63/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.0.35
- **Last updated:** Aug 20, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.2+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** andreyberestov (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/andreyberestov/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/berestov-anti-spam-for-contact-form-7/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [anti-spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/anti-spam/) | #88 | 217 |
| [antispam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/antispam/) | #60 | 131 |
| [cf7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cf7/) | #91 | 194 |
| [contact form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/contact-form-7/) | >100 | 726 |
| [spam protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam-protection/) | #51 | 134 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| anti-spam | #88 | 771 |
| antispam | #75 | 226 |
| cf7 | >100 | 926 |
| contact form 7 | >100 | 3,722 |
| spam protection | >100 | 1,666 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akismet/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (1,187) | Aug 18, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 2 | [Antispam Bee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/antispam-bee/) | 700K+ | 4.8/5 (226) | Aug 23, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 3 | [WP Armour – Honeypot Anti Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/honeypot/) | 400K+ | 5/5 (1,460) | Sep 3, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [CF7 Apps – Honeypot, Database, Redirection, Webhook, and Addons for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-form-7-honeypot/) | 300K+ | 3.8/5 (135) | Sep 29, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 5 | [Spam protection, AntiSpam, FireWall by CleanTalk](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cleantalk-spam-protect/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (3,219) | Oct 16, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 6 | [CloudSecure WP Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cloudsecure-wp-security/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 14, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 7 | [Gravity Forms Zero Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravity-forms-zero-spam/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (24) | Sep 1, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 8 | [Email Encoder – Protect Email Addresses and Phone Numbers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-encoder-bundle/) | 90K+ | 4.9/5 (94) | Sep 21, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 9 | [Spam Protection / Maspik](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-forms-anti-spam/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (87) | Sep 29, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 10 | [Blackhole for Bad Bots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blackhole-bad-bots/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (148) | Aug 21, 2026 | 85/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Berestov Anti-spam for Contact… free?
Yes. Berestov Anti-spam for Contact… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Berestov Anti-spam for Contact… safe to use in 2026?
Berestov Anti-spam for Contact… is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 63/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Berestov Anti-spam for Contact…?
Berestov Anti-spam for Contact… is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 365 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 83 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Berestov Anti-spam for Contact… work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Berestov Anti-spam for Contact… up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.

### What PHP version does Berestov Anti-spam for Contact… need?
Berestov Anti-spam for Contact… requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Berestov Anti-spam for Contact… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.35, was released on August 20, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Berestov Anti-spam for Contact…?
Berestov Anti-spam for Contact… is developed and maintained by andreyberestov.

### What are the best alternatives to Berestov Anti-spam for Contact…?
The most popular alternatives to Berestov Anti-spam for Contact… are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Antispam Bee (700K+ installs) and WP Armour (400K+ installs).


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