# Bleep Filter

> Bleep Filter has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 69 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Bleep Filter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**An advanced word and content filter perfect for passively eliminating profanity and spoilers.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,420
- **Downloads (30 days):** 69 (+23.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Jul 19, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** nathanlampe (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nathanlampe/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/bleep-filter/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [content filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-filter/) | #5 | 11 |
| [phonetic filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/phonetic-filter/) | #1 | 1 |
| [profanity filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/profanity-filter/) | #2 | 4 |
| [swear filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/swear-filter/) | #1 | 1 |
| [word filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/word-filter/) | #2 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| content filter | >100 | 10,000 |
| phonetic filter | #6 | 7 |
| profanity filter | #24 | 27 |
| swear filter | #3 | 3 |
| word filter | >100 | 2,067 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Content Censor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-content-filter/) | 600+ | 4.5/5 (4) | Oct 5, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 2 | [String Replacer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/string-replacer/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Dec 8, 2025 | 48/100 |
| 3 | [WP-Infobox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-infobox/) | 20+ | — | Jul 25, 2012 | 24/100 |
| 4 | [Auto External Link Nofollow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-external-link-nofollow/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 17, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 6 | [Post Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-filter-filter-any-contents-with-specific-words/) | 10+ | — | Oct 26, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Webcasata Content Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webcasata-content-filter/) | <10 | — | Sep 24, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 8 | [FilterFlex](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/filterflex/) | <10 | — | Aug 18, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 9 | [QueryCraft – Filter everything, such as posts and products](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/query-craft/) | <10 | — | Aug 30, 2025 | 30/100 |
| 10 | [Refinex – AJAX Search & Filter for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/refinex/) | <10 | — | Aug 29, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 11 | [Tznius View](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tznius-view/) | <10 | — | Aug 11, 2026 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bleep Filter free?
Yes. Bleep Filter is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Bleep Filter safe to use in 2026?
Bleep Filter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Bleep Filter?
Bleep Filter is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,420 times since it launched in May 2013. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Bleep Filter work with WordPress 7.1?
Bleep Filter is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Bleep Filter last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on July 19, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Bleep Filter?
Bleep Filter is developed and maintained by nathanlampe.

### What are the best alternatives to Bleep Filter?
The most popular alternatives to Bleep Filter are Content Censor (600+ installs), String Replacer (200+ installs) and WP-Infobox (20+ installs).


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