# LC Anti-Spam Registration

> LC Anti-Spam Registration has <10 active installs and 173 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** LC Anti-Spam Registration is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**Prevent fake and automated bot registrations with lightweight honeypots, rate limiting, and intelligent username analysis.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 168
- **Downloads (30 days):** 173 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.4.20
- **Last updated:** Sep 18, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Celsius Anderson (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/celsiusanderson/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/lc-anti-spam-registration/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [anti-spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/anti-spam/) | >100 | 207 |
| [bot protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bot-protection/) | #32 | 64 |
| [honeypot](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/honeypot/) | #52 | 59 |
| [registration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/registration/) | >100 | 213 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,633 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| anti-spam | >100 | 744 |
| bot protection | >100 | 1,228 |
| honeypot | >100 | 827 |
| registration | >100 | 5,727 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |

## 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 | 79/100 |
| 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 (1,454) | 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 | 91/100 |
| 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 | 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 (94) | 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 LC Anti-Spam Registration free?
Yes. LC Anti-Spam Registration is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is LC Anti-Spam Registration safe to use in 2026?
LC Anti-Spam Registration is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use LC Anti-Spam Registration?
LC Anti-Spam Registration is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 168 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 173 times in the last 30 days.

### Does LC Anti-Spam Registration work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested LC Anti-Spam Registration up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does LC Anti-Spam Registration need?
LC Anti-Spam Registration requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was LC Anti-Spam Registration last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.20, was released on September 18, 2026 (3 weeks ago).

### Who makes LC Anti-Spam Registration?
LC Anti-Spam Registration is developed and maintained by Celsius Anderson.

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


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