# Block Temporary Email

> Block Temporary Email has 400+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 8 reviews and 132 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 46/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Block Temporary Email works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 46/100 on our health check.

**This plugin stops users from giving you disposable or fake email addresses when signing up. This helps reduce spam and fraud.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 400+
- **Total downloads:** 9,317
- **Downloads (30 days):** 132 (+5.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 8 reviews
- **Health score:** 46/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.7.5
- **Last updated:** Aug 12, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.9+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** IsTempMail (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/istempmail/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/block-temporary-email/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [check email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/check-email/) | #1 | 2 |
| [disposable email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/disposable-email/) | #1 | 32 |
| [fake email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/fake-email/) | #1 | 7 |
| [temporary email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/temporary-email/) | #1 | 14 |
| [validate email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/validate-email/) | #1 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| check email | >100 | 10,000 |
| disposable email | #18 | 194 |
| fake email | #18 | 428 |
| temporary email | #6 | 1,117 |
| validate email | #31 | 1,839 |

## Version adoption

- 1.7: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [WP Valid Email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-valid-email/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 19, 2014 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Block Temporary Email safe to use in 2026?
Block Temporary Email works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 46/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Block Temporary Email?
Block Temporary Email is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,317 times since it launched in January 2017. It was downloaded 132 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Block Temporary Email work with WordPress 7.1?
Block Temporary Email is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Block Temporary Email last updated?
The latest version, 1.7.5, was released on August 12, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Block Temporary Email?
Block Temporary Email is developed and maintained by IsTempMail.

### What are the best alternatives to Block Temporary Email?
The most popular alternatives to Block Temporary Email are WP Valid Email (10+ installs).


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