# Fakeblock

> Fakeblock has <10 active installs and 38 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Fakeblock shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**With less than 10 active installs, Fakeblock is the OC WordPress community's privacy software plugin that's also anti-piracy.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,383
- **Downloads (30 days):** 38 (+58.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 29, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.1.27
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.1+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Thomas Patrick Levy (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/thomasplevy/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/fakeblock/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [anti-piracy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/anti-piracy/) | #2 | 2 |
| [privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/privacy/) | >100 | 494 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| anti-piracy | #3 | 3 |
| privacy | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Shrinkwrap Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shrinkwrap-images/) | 100+ | 3.9/5 (7) | May 22, 2025 | 42/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Fakeblock safe to use in 2026?
Fakeblock shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Fakeblock?
Fakeblock is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,383 times since it launched in March 2019. It was downloaded 38 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Fakeblock work with WordPress 7.1?
Fakeblock is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.27, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Fakeblock need?
Fakeblock requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Fakeblock last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on March 29, 2019 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Fakeblock?
Fakeblock is developed and maintained by Thomas Patrick Levy.

### What are the best alternatives to Fakeblock?
The most popular alternatives to Fakeblock are Shrinkwrap Images (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fakeblock/ · Generated 2026-10-08 20:54 UTC by PageForge