# SpamJam – Anti-Spam Protection for Comments & Forms

> SpamJam has 100+ active installs and 227 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 68/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** SpamJam is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.

**Block comment and form spam without CAPTCHAs. Lightweight honeypot protection works automatically and keeps real visitors moving.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 4,024
- **Downloads (30 days):** 227 (-6.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 68/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 3.2.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 12, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.2+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Matt Biscay (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/skyminds/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/spamjam/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comment spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment-spam/) | #8 | 31 |
| [honeypot](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/honeypot/) | #16 | 54 |
| [registration spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/registration-spam/) | #2 | 2 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,587 |
| [spam protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam-protection/) | #35 | 131 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comment spam | >100 | 1,576 |
| honeypot | >100 | 774 |
| registration spam | >100 | 984 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |
| spam protection | #99 | 1,510 |

## Version adoption

- 1.8: 83.5%
- 3.2: 16.5%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Armour – Honeypot Anti Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/honeypot/) | 400K+ | 5/5 (1,452) | Sep 3, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 2 | [Honeypot Anti-Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/honeypot-antispam/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (12) | May 28, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 3 | [ActiveLayer Anti-Spam: Spam Protection for Forms & Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/activelayer-anti-spam-spam-protection-for-forms-comments/) | 9K+ | 4.9/5 (9) | Sep 15, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 4 | [Anti-spam Reloaded](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/anti-spam-reloaded/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (14) | Aug 15, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 5 | [Human Presence – Stop Form Spam Without ReCaptcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ellipsis-human-presence-technology/) | 1K+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Feb 23, 2024 | 38/100 |
| 6 | [WP referrer spam blacklist (fight 2040+ Referrer Spammers in (Google/Matomo) Analytics)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-referrer-spam-blacklist/) | 700+ | 4.3/5 (3) | Dec 27, 2020 | 32/100 |
| 7 | [LH Zero Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lh-zero-spam/) | 200+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 14, 2022 | 33/100 |
| 9 | [Disable Author Url and Comment Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-remove-author-url-and-comment-links/) | 100+ | 3/5 (2) | Jul 22, 2012 | 26/100 |
| 10 | [Language-based Comment Spam Condom](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/language-based-anti-spam-plugin/) | 30+ | — | Jan 5, 2012 | 24/100 |
| 11 | [SpamAnvil – AI Anti-Spam & Comment Spam Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/spamanvil/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 27, 2026 | 74/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is SpamJam safe to use in 2026?
SpamJam is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SpamJam?
SpamJam is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,024 times since it launched in July 2022. It was downloaded 227 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SpamJam work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested SpamJam up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.

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

### When was SpamJam last updated?
The latest version, 3.2.0, was released on September 12, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes SpamJam?
SpamJam is developed and maintained by Matt Biscay.

### What are the best alternatives to SpamJam?
The most popular alternatives to SpamJam are WP Armour (400K+ installs), Honeypot Anti-Spam (10K+ installs) and ActiveLayer Anti-Spam: Spam… (9K+ installs).


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