# Block Referers

> Block Referers has 10+ active installs and 65 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Block Referers shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Referrer spam is a nuisance – it skews your website stats so that you can no longer see accurate useful information such as how many people are visiting your site, where your visitors are located, how long they have…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,180
- **Downloads (30 days):** 65 (+20.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 20, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.4.23
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ethan Allen (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/endif-media/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/block-referers/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [analytics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/analytics/) | >100 | 1,088 |
| [analytics spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/analytics-spam/) | #3 | 3 |
| [anti referral](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/anti-referral/) | #1 | 1 |
| [anti referrer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/anti-referrer/) | #1 | 1 |
| [anti-spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/anti-spam/) | >100 | 202 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| analytics | >100 | 7,625 |
| analytics spam | >100 | 746 |
| anti referral | #46 | 46 |
| anti referrer | #89 | 90 |
| anti-spam | >100 | 730 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search Console, AdSense, Speed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-site-kit/) | 5M+ | 4.2/5 (1,011) | Sep 21, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [MonsterInsights – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Made Easy)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-analytics-for-wordpress/) | 2M+ | 4.5/5 (3,152) | Sep 16, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 3 | [WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-statistics/) | 500K+ | 4.1/5 (759) | Oct 1, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 4 | [GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ga-google-analytics/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (158) | Aug 10, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 5 | [ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-analytics-dashboard-for-wp/) | 300K+ | 2.5/5 (1,546) | Sep 16, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 6 | [Head, Footer and Post Injections](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/header-footer/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (735) | Mar 28, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 7 | [HubSpot All-In-One Marketing – Forms, Popups, Live Chat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/leadin/) | 200K+ | 4.3/5 (207) | Sep 16, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 8 | [Burst Statistics – Simple WordPress Analytics (Google Analytics Alternative)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/burst-statistics/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (186) | Sep 28, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 9 | [UserFeedback – Create Interactive Feedback Form, User Surveys, and Polls in Seconds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/userfeedback-lite/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (305) | Sep 16, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 10 | [Post Views Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-views-counter/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (1,232) | Aug 14, 2026 | 77/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Block Referers safe to use in 2026?
Block Referers shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Block Referers?
Block Referers is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,180 times since it launched in December 2015. It was downloaded 65 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Block Referers work with WordPress 7.1?
Block Referers is officially tested up to WordPress 5.4.23, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Block Referers last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on April 20, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Block Referers?
Block Referers is developed and maintained by Ethan Allen.

### What are the best alternatives to Block Referers?
The most popular alternatives to Block Referers are Site Kit by Google (5M+ installs), MonsterInsights (2M+ installs) and WP Statistics (500K+ installs).


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