# GB Anti-Spam for Contact Form 7

> GB Anti-Spam for Contact Form 7 has 10+ active installs and 64 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 40/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** GB Anti-Spam for Contact Form 7 shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

**Lightweight anti-spam protection for Contact Form 7 without CAPTCHA. More details: https://gregbialowas.com/anti-spam-cf7**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 495
- **Downloads (30 days):** 64 (+33.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 40/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.1.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 2, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** gregbialowas (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/gregbialowas/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/gb-anti-spam-for-contact-form-7/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [anti-spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/anti-spam/) | >100 | 205 |
| [contact form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/contact-form-7/) | >100 | 707 |
| [honeypot](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/honeypot/) | #26 | 57 |
| [spam protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam-protection/) | #61 | 135 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| anti-spam | >100 | 739 |
| contact form 7 | >100 | 3,568 |
| honeypot | >100 | 818 |
| spam protection | >100 | 1,564 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akismet/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (1,187) | Aug 18, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Antispam Bee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/antispam-bee/) | 700K+ | 4.8/5 (226) | Aug 23, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 3 | [WP Armour – Honeypot Anti Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/honeypot/) | 400K+ | 5/5 (1,452) | Sep 3, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [CF7 Apps – Honeypot, Database, Redirection, Webhook, and Addons for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-form-7-honeypot/) | 300K+ | 3.8/5 (135) | Sep 29, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 5 | [Anti-Spam by CleanTalk – Spam Protection Without CAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cleantalk-spam-protect/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (3,217) | Oct 8, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 6 | [CloudSecure WP Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cloudsecure-wp-security/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 29, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 7 | [Gravity Forms Zero Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravity-forms-zero-spam/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (24) | Sep 1, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 8 | [Email Encoder – Protect Email Addresses and Phone Numbers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-encoder-bundle/) | 90K+ | 4.9/5 (93) | Sep 21, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 9 | [Spam Protection / Maspik](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-forms-anti-spam/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (87) | Sep 29, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 10 | [Blackhole for Bad Bots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blackhole-bad-bots/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (148) | Aug 21, 2026 | 90/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is GB Anti-Spam for Contact Form 7 free?
Yes. GB Anti-Spam for Contact Form 7 is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is GB Anti-Spam for Contact Form 7 safe to use in 2026?
GB Anti-Spam for Contact Form 7 shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use GB Anti-Spam for Contact Form 7?
GB Anti-Spam for Contact Form 7 is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 495 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.

### Does GB Anti-Spam for Contact Form 7 work with WordPress 7.1?
GB Anti-Spam for Contact Form 7 is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does GB Anti-Spam for Contact Form 7 need?
GB Anti-Spam for Contact Form 7 requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was GB Anti-Spam for Contact Form 7 last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.0, was released on July 2, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes GB Anti-Spam for Contact Form 7?
GB Anti-Spam for Contact Form 7 is developed and maintained by gregbialowas.

### What are the best alternatives to GB Anti-Spam for Contact Form 7?
The most popular alternatives to GB Anti-Spam for Contact Form 7 are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Antispam Bee (700K+ installs) and WP Armour (400K+ installs).


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