# crawler-hunter

> crawler-hunter has 10+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 81 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** crawler-hunter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**It is a simple but effective plugin. Stops spam bots by checking browser content. You can also add an ip address to the blacklist.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,887
- **Downloads (30 days):** 81 (+12.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** May 27, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.6+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** naimgr83 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/naimgr83/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/crawler-hunter/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [bad bots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bad-bots/) | #3 | 4 |
| [ban](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ban/) | #10 | 16 |
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,006 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,623 |
| [spiders](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spiders/) | #6 | 6 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| bad bots | #82 | 248 |
| ban | >100 | 375 |
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |
| spiders | #29 | 130 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Bot Traffic Shield – Block Bad Bots and Stop AI Bots Crawlers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bot-traffic-shield/) | 700+ | 5/5 (4) | Sep 28, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [ShieldUp – Bad Bots, Scrapers, Attackers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shieldup/) | 80+ | 5/5 (3) | Nov 17, 2024 | 35/100 |
| 4 | [Block old browser versions and suspicious browsers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wimb-and-block/) | <10 | — | Sep 25, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is crawler-hunter safe to use in 2026?
crawler-hunter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use crawler-hunter?
crawler-hunter is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,887 times since it launched in October 2022. It was downloaded 81 times in the last 30 days.

### Does crawler-hunter work with WordPress 7.1?
crawler-hunter 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.

### What PHP version does crawler-hunter need?
crawler-hunter requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was crawler-hunter last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on May 27, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes crawler-hunter?
crawler-hunter is developed and maintained by naimgr83.

### What are the best alternatives to crawler-hunter?
The most popular alternatives to crawler-hunter are Bot Traffic Shield (700+ installs), ShieldUp (80+ installs) and Block old browser versions… (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crawler-hunter/ · Generated 2026-10-09 10:58 UTC by PageForge