# Spam to blacklist

> Spam to blacklist has <10 active installs and 39 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Spam to blacklist shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Adds IP from comment that marked as spam to standard WordPress blacklist. Comments already marked as spam are not added to the list.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,343
- **Downloads (30 days):** 39 (+69.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** May 18, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** proninyaroslav (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/proninyaroslav/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/spam-to-blacklist/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ban](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ban/) | #15 | 16 |
| [blacklist](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blacklist/) | #35 | 43 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,019 |
| [ip](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ip/) | #67 | 69 |
| [spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam/) | >100 | 600 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ban | >100 | 375 |
| blacklist | >100 | 517 |
| comments | >100 | 8,977 |
| ip | >100 | 6,416 |
| spam | >100 | 3,670 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP-Ban](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-ban/) | 8K+ | 3.7/5 (27) | Aug 9, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 2 | [Banhammer – Monitor Site Traffic, Block Bad Users and Bots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/banhammer/) | 1K+ | 4.4/5 (19) | Aug 9, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 3 | [Country Block – Ultimate Geo-Blocker, IP Ban & Login Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vpndeals-country-block/) | 100+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Sep 7, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 4 | [IP Ban](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ip-ban/) | 80+ | — | Nov 1, 2010 | 25/100 |
| 5 | [Admin Country Allowlist](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-country-allowlist/) | 80+ | — | Aug 14, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 6 | [Wp Restricted](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-restricted/) | 40+ | — | Jan 5, 2019 | 24/100 |
| 7 | [Spam Check for Asgaros](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/spam-check-for-asgaros/) | 30+ | — | Jun 18, 2025 | 33/100 |
| 8 | [bad_ip WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bad-ip-wp/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 5, 2025 | 40/100 |
| 9 | [Automatic Ban IP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatic-ban-ip/) | 20+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 17, 2016 | 31/100 |
| 10 | [crawler-hunter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crawler-hunter/) | 10+ | 4.5/5 (2) | May 27, 2025 | 38/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Spam to blacklist safe to use in 2026?
Spam to blacklist shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Spam to blacklist?
Spam to blacklist is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,343 times since it launched in May 2018. It was downloaded 39 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Spam to blacklist work with WordPress 7.1?
Spam to blacklist is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Spam to blacklist last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on May 18, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Spam to blacklist?
Spam to blacklist is developed and maintained by proninyaroslav.

### What are the best alternatives to Spam to blacklist?
The most popular alternatives to Spam to blacklist are WP-Ban (8K+ installs), Banhammer (1K+ installs) and Country Block (100+ installs).


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