# Block Referer Spam

> Block Referer Spam has 500+ active installs, a 3.4/5 rating from 21 reviews and 277 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 70/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Block Referer Spam is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 3.4/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 70/100 on our health check.

**Blocks referer/referral spam bots from accessing your site and keeps them out of your analytics.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 500+
- **Total downloads:** 26,162
- **Downloads (30 days):** 277 (-49.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.4/5 from 21 reviews
- **Health score:** 70/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 16, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** supersoju (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/supersoju/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/block-referer-spam/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [analytics spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/analytics-spam/) | #1 | 3 |
| [referer spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/referer-spam/) | #1 | 3 |
| [referral spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/referral-spam/) | #3 | 5 |
| [referrer spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/referrer-spam/) | #2 | 3 |
| [spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam/) | #62 | 596 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| analytics spam | #10 | 746 |
| referer spam | #1 | 56 |
| referral spam | #2 | 100 |
| referrer spam | #5 | 205 |
| spam | #29 | 3,603 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 51.9%
- 1.2: 48.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [WP Block Referrer Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-block-referrer-spam/) | 60+ | 2.5/5 (4) | Jul 20, 2015 | 25/100 |
| 3 | [Block Referers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/block-referers/) | 10+ | — | Apr 20, 2020 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Referer Spam free?
Yes. Block Referer Spam is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Block Referer Spam safe to use in 2026?
Block Referer Spam is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 3.4/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 70/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Block Referer Spam?
Block Referer Spam is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 26,162 times since it launched in July 2015. It was downloaded 277 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Block Referer Spam work with WordPress 7.1?
Block Referer Spam is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Block Referer Spam last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on August 16, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Block Referer Spam?
Block Referer Spam is developed and maintained by supersoju.

### What are the best alternatives to Block Referer Spam?
The most popular alternatives to Block Referer Spam are WP Block Referrer Spam (60+ installs) and Block Referers (10+ installs).


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