# BotBlocker

> BotBlocker has 200+ active installs, a 1.6/5 rating from 10 reviews and 125 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** BotBlocker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 1.6/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Kills spam-bots, leaves humans standing. No CAPTCHAS, no math questions, no passwords, just spam blocking that stops spam-bots dead in their tracks.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 11,364
- **Downloads (30 days):** 125 (+101.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1.6/5 from 10 reviews
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.4
- **Last updated:** Apr 25, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.3.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Brandon Fenning (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/brandonfenning/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/botblocker/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [akismet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/akismet/) | #4 | 17 |
| [bot](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bot/) | #13 | 106 |
| [captcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/captcha/) | #70 | 272 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,017 |
| [spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam/) | #94 | 598 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| akismet | >100 | 288 |
| bot | >100 | 3,170 |
| captcha | >100 | 1,377 |
| comments | >100 | 8,970 |
| spam | >100 | 3,666 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Armour – Honeypot Anti Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/honeypot/) | 400K+ | 5/5 (1,454) | Sep 3, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 2 | [Honeypot Anti-Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/honeypot-antispam/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (12) | May 28, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 3 | [FV Antispam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fv-antispam/) | 900+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Nov 11, 2025 | 45/100 |
| 5 | [Send E-mail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/send-e-mail/) | 100+ | — | Apr 29, 2011 | 25/100 |
| 6 | [Disable Author Url and Comment Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-remove-author-url-and-comment-links/) | 100+ | 3/5 (2) | Jul 22, 2012 | 26/100 |
| 7 | [Gutenberg Forms Add-on for Akismet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/guten-forms-akismet/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | May 18, 2022 | 31/100 |
| 8 | [Akismet Notifier](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akismet-notifier/) | 20+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 27, 2016 | 31/100 |
| 9 | [Block Top Spammers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/top-spammers/) | 20+ | — | Mar 23, 2010 | 24/100 |
| 10 | [SimpleForm Akismet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simpleform-akismet/) | 20+ | — | Jul 25, 2024 | 24/100 |
| 11 | [Akismet Credit Inserter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akismet-credit-inserter/) | 10+ | — | Oct 22, 2019 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is BotBlocker safe to use in 2026?
BotBlocker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 1.6/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use BotBlocker?
BotBlocker is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,364 times since it launched in April 2012. It was downloaded 125 times in the last 30 days.

### Does BotBlocker work with WordPress 7.1?
BotBlocker is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was BotBlocker last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on April 25, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes BotBlocker?
BotBlocker is developed and maintained by Brandon Fenning.

### What are the best alternatives to BotBlocker?
The most popular alternatives to BotBlocker are WP Armour (400K+ installs), Honeypot Anti-Spam (10K+ installs) and FV Antispam (900+ installs).


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