# Search Engines Blocked in Header

> Search Engines Blocked in Header has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 104 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 72/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Search Engines Blocked in Header is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 72/100 on our health check.

**Display the 'Search Engines Discouraged' notification in the WordPress Toolbar if the blog_public option has been checked.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 7,031
- **Downloads (30 days):** 104 (+1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 72/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.1.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 15, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Marcel Bootsman (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mbootsman/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/search-engines-blocked-in-header/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [blocked](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blocked/) | #1 | 4 |
| [privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/privacy/) | #60 | 493 |
| [search engines blocked](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search-engines-blocked/) | #1 | 1 |
| [seo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo/) | >100 | 2,637 |
| [toolbar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/toolbar/) | #23 | 111 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| blocked | #1 | 3,245 |
| privacy | >100 | 10,000 |
| search engines blocked | #1 | 644 |
| seo | >100 | 8,427 |
| toolbar | #96 | 2,097 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 78.8%
- 0.5: 21.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Blocked in China / Check if your site is available in the Chinese mainland](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blocked-in-china/) | 30+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 8, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 3 | [Adblock invite (Yes adblock)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/adblock-invite/) | 10+ | — | Apr 27, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [ReCaptcha JS Alert](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/recaptcha-js-alert/) | <10 | — | Aug 21, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Search Engines Blocked in Header free?
Yes. Search Engines Blocked in Header is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Search Engines Blocked in Header safe to use in 2026?
Search Engines Blocked in Header is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 72/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Search Engines Blocked in Header?
Search Engines Blocked in Header is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,031 times since it launched in July 2011. It was downloaded 104 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Search Engines Blocked in Header work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Search Engines Blocked in Header up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 3.2 or newer.

### What PHP version does Search Engines Blocked in Header need?
Search Engines Blocked in Header requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Search Engines Blocked in Header last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.0, was released on August 15, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Search Engines Blocked in Header?
Search Engines Blocked in Header is developed and maintained by Marcel Bootsman.

### What are the best alternatives to Search Engines Blocked in Header?
The most popular alternatives to Search Engines Blocked in Header are Blocked in China (30+ installs), Adblock invite (Yes adblock) (10+ installs) and ReCaptcha JS Alert (<10 installs).


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