# I don't like Spam!

> I don't like Spam! has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 116 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 48/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** I don't like Spam! works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 9,890
- **Downloads (30 days):** 116 (+23.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 48/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.3.1
- **Last updated:** Feb 10, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.9+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** them.es (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/themes-1/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/i-dont-like-spam/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [anti-spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/anti-spam/) | #46 | 204 |
| [antispam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/antispam/) | #36 | 126 |
| [blocklist](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blocklist/) | #4 | 7 |
| [ninja forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ninja-forms/) | #11 | 53 |
| [WPForms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wpforms/) | #27 | 155 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| anti-spam | #56 | 733 |
| antispam | #43 | 219 |
| blocklist | #18 | 257 |
| ninja forms | >100 | 671 |
| WPForms | >100 | 1,062 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 69.2%
- 1.2: 30.8%

## 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 | 87/100 |
| 5 | [Anti-Spam by CleanTalk – Spam Protection Without CAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cleantalk-spam-protect/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (3,217) | Oct 5, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 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 I don't like Spam! free?
Yes. I don't like Spam! is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is I don't like Spam! safe to use in 2026?
I don't like Spam! works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use I don't like Spam!?
I don't like Spam! is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,890 times since it launched in May 2020. It was downloaded 116 times in the last 30 days.

### Does I don't like Spam! work with WordPress 7.1?
I don't like Spam! is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does I don't like Spam! need?
I don't like Spam! requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was I don't like Spam! last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.1, was released on February 10, 2026 (8 months ago).

### Who makes I don't like Spam!?
I don't like Spam! is developed and maintained by them.es.

### What are the best alternatives to I don't like Spam!?
The most popular alternatives to I don't like Spam! are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Antispam Bee (700K+ installs) and WP Armour (400K+ installs).


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