# Spam Master

> Spam Master has 200+ active installs, a 4.2/5 rating from 71 reviews and 425 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 78/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Spam Master is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 78/100 on our health check.

**Real-time firewall and anti-spam for WordPress. Block spam bots, comments, logins & registrations. No CAPTCHA, no slowdown.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 148,825
- **Downloads (30 days):** 425 (-44.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.2/5 from 71 reviews
- **Health score:** 78/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 7.7.9
- **Last updated:** Aug 20, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** TechGasp (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/techgasp/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/spam-master/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [antibot](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/antibot/) | #1 | 4 |
| [antispam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/antispam/) | #38 | 131 |
| [firewall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/firewall/) | #38 | 222 |
| [protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/protection/) | #29 | 113 |
| [spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam/) | >100 | 612 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| antibot | #2 | 12 |
| antispam | #38 | 226 |
| firewall | #95 | 1,115 |
| protection | >100 | 6,055 |
| spam | #30 | 3,830 |

## Version adoption

- 7.7: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Good Question](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/good-question/) | 100+ | 4.6/5 (13) | Sep 8, 2020 | 35/100 |
| 3 | [wk-email-antibot](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wk-email-antibot/) | 40+ | — | Jan 30, 2011 | 24/100 |
| 4 | [ZeroBot Security – Login Protection, Firewall & Bot Blocker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zerobot-security/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Oct 6, 2026 | 71/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spam Master free?
Yes. Spam Master is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Spam Master safe to use in 2026?
Spam Master is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 78/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Spam Master?
Spam Master is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 148,825 times since it launched in October 2013. It was downloaded 425 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Spam Master work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Spam Master up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.

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

### When was Spam Master last updated?
The latest version, 7.7.9, was released on August 20, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Spam Master?
Spam Master is developed and maintained by TechGasp.

### What are the best alternatives to Spam Master?
The most popular alternatives to Spam Master are Good Question (100+ installs), wk-email-antibot (40+ installs) and ZeroBot Security (<10 installs).


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