# Chronological Spam Removal

> Chronological Spam Removal has 10+ active installs and 55 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Chronological Spam Removal shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**PHP V5+ only! This plugin deletes spam from the comments table of the database. It does so by checking it for matches against the characters or words you have blacklisted in Settings->Discussion. Also on the…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,135
- **Downloads (30 days):** 55 (+77.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.4.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 26, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.3.2
- **Requires:** 
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** skunkbad (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/skunkbad/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/chronological-spam-removal/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [automatic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/automatic/) | #80 | 98 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,021 |
| [database](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/database/) | >100 | 326 |
| [removal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/removal/) | #5 | 7 |
| [spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam/) | >100 | 600 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| automatic | >100 | 10,000 |
| comments | >100 | 8,977 |
| database | >100 | 10,000 |
| removal | >100 | 2,215 |
| spam | >100 | 3,670 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Autologin Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/autologin-links/) | 7K+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Feb 24, 2021 | 40/100 |
| 2 | [Easy Custom Auto Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-custom-auto-excerpt/) | 6K+ | 4.5/5 (151) | Apr 16, 2024 | 48/100 |
| 3 | [OTF Regenerate Thumbnails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/otf-regenerate-thumbnails/) | 4K+ | 4.6/5 (19) | Nov 28, 2017 | 39/100 |
| 4 | [Category Posts in Custom Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/category-posts-in-custom-menu/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (43) | Aug 28, 2026 | 72/100 |
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| 6 | [Auto Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-updates/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (4) | Aug 21, 2022 | 34/100 |
| 7 | [Automatic Responsive Tables](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatic-responsive-tables/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Aug 6, 2019 | 37/100 |
| 8 | [Auto Update Plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-update-plugins/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (5) | Aug 17, 2016 | 39/100 |
| 9 | [Idle User Logout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/idle-user-logout/) | 1K+ | 4.1/5 (18) | Aug 30, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 10 | [VA Social Buzz](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/va-social-buzz/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 3, 2017 | 34/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Chronological Spam Removal safe to use in 2026?
Chronological Spam Removal shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Chronological Spam Removal?
Chronological Spam Removal is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,135 times since it launched in December 2010. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Chronological Spam Removal work with WordPress 7.1?
Chronological Spam Removal 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 Chronological Spam Removal last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4.0, was released on February 26, 2012 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Chronological Spam Removal?
Chronological Spam Removal is developed and maintained by skunkbad.

### What are the best alternatives to Chronological Spam Removal?
The most popular alternatives to Chronological Spam Removal are Autologin Links (7K+ installs), Easy Custom Auto Excerpt (6K+ installs) and OTF Regenerate Thumbnails (4K+ installs).


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