Fakeblock
With less than 10 active installs, Fakeblock is the OC WordPress community's privacy software plugin that's also anti-piracy.
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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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.1 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Fakeblock stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| anti-piracy | #3 |
| privacy | >100 |
About Fakeblock
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Fakeblock is a unique maintenance-mode plugin.
When Fakeblock’s “Privacy Mode” is enabled, visitors to your site must pass a “rhythm” test in order to gain entry to your website.
Want to see Fakeblock in action? See a live demo at fakeblock.us!
Installation
- Install the plugin.
- Activate it.
- Enable privacy and anti-piracy modes under the Fakeblock menu item.
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Best Fakeblock alternatives
All anti-piracy plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shrinkwrap Images
Add a protective coating onto your images to discourage downloading.
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100+ |
FAQ
Fakeblock: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
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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