# Remove spam links

> Remove spam links has 10+ active installs and 64 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Remove spam links shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Remove spam link plugin checks comment text before display it and prevent your site from publishing malicious links. Links in comments text area are not visible.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,954
- **Downloads (30 days):** 64 (+20.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 3, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.3+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** kaniaa (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kaniaa/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/remove-spam-links/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [antispam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/antispam/) | #75 | 127 |
| [comment area](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment-area/) | #1 | 1 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,022 |
| [remove link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remove-link/) | #3 | 3 |
| [spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam/) | >100 | 600 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| antispam | >100 | 222 |
| comment area | >100 | 1,823 |
| comments | >100 | 9,006 |
| remove link | >100 | 10,000 |
| spam | >100 | 3,684 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 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 | 79/100 |
| 2 | [Antispam Bee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/antispam-bee/) | 700K+ | 4.8/5 (226) | Aug 23, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 3 | [reCaptcha by BestWebSoft](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-captcha/) | 100K+ | 3.9/5 (391) | Apr 24, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 4 | [hCaptcha for WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hcaptcha-for-forms-and-more/) | 70K+ | 4.6/5 (87) | Oct 5, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 5 | [Titan Anti-spam & Security – Brute Force Protection, 2FA & Spam Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/anti-spam/) | 50K+ | 4.5/5 (370) | Sep 30, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 6 | [Spam Protection / Maspik](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-forms-anti-spam/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (87) | Sep 29, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 7 | [AntiSpam for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cf7-antispam/) | 10K+ | 4.2/5 (13) | Apr 21, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 8 | [Captcha by BestWebSoft – Advanced Spam Protection, Math & OCR-Friendly Captcha for Site Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/captcha-bws/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (21) | Mar 26, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 9 | [ActiveLayer Anti-Spam: Spam Protection for Forms & Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/activelayer-anti-spam-spam-protection-for-forms-comments/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (9) | Oct 9, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 10 | [CryptX](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cryptx/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (20) | Sep 11, 2026 | 92/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Remove spam links safe to use in 2026?
Remove spam links shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Remove spam links?
Remove spam links is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,954 times since it launched in November 2018. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Remove spam links work with WordPress 7.1?
Remove spam links is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Remove spam links need?
Remove spam links requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Remove spam links last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on July 3, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Remove spam links?
Remove spam links is developed and maintained by kaniaa.

### What are the best alternatives to Remove spam links?
The most popular alternatives to Remove spam links are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Antispam Bee (700K+ installs) and reCaptcha by BestWebSoft (100K+ installs).


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