# Spamify – Elastic Spam Shield

> Spamify – Elastic Spam Shield has <10 active installs and 225 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Spamify – Elastic Spam Shield 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.

**Self-contained email validation and spam protection for WordPress forms. Syntax + optional mailbox checks, honeypot, rate limiting and CAPTCHA.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 303
- **Downloads (30 days):** 225 (-17.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 15, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Spamify (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/arslanwp/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/spamify/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [anti-spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/anti-spam/) | >100 | 204 |
| [contact form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/contact-form/) | >100 | 733 |
| [email validation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email-validation/) | #40 | 48 |
| [protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/protection/) | #99 | 114 |
| [spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam/) | >100 | 597 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| anti-spam | >100 | 735 |
| contact form | >100 | 8,471 |
| email validation | >100 | 4,392 |
| protection | >100 | 5,657 |
| spam | >100 | 3,626 |

## 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 | 94/100 |
| 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 (1,452) | 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 | 89/100 |
| 5 | [Anti-Spam by CleanTalk – Spam Protection Without CAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cleantalk-spam-protect/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (3,217) | Oct 5, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 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 (93) | 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 Spamify – Elastic Spam Shield free?
Yes. Spamify – Elastic Spam Shield is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Spamify – Elastic Spam Shield safe to use in 2026?
Spamify – Elastic Spam Shield 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 Spamify – Elastic Spam Shield?
Spamify – Elastic Spam Shield is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 303 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 225 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Spamify – Elastic Spam Shield work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Spamify – Elastic Spam Shield up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.8 or newer.

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

### When was Spamify – Elastic Spam Shield last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on September 15, 2026 (3 weeks ago).

### Who makes Spamify – Elastic Spam Shield?
Spamify – Elastic Spam Shield is developed and maintained by Spamify.

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


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