SpamPatrol
SpamPatrol provides intent-based spam detection for form submissions and other message based environments that need text analysis.
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SpamPatrol shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where SpamPatrol stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| analysis | >100 |
| detection | >100 |
| filtering | >100 |
| forms | >100 |
| spam | >100 |
About SpamPatrol
From the official readme · v1.35.16Description
Stop wasting time sifting through garbage and start focusing on submissions that need attention.
The SpamPatrol plugin will automatically detect other supported form plugins that you are using and integrate with them to process spam submissions based on your desired settings.
It doesn’t matter whether it’s a bot or human abusing your contact form, SpamPatrol will analyze the submissions and determine whether it’s spam.
Avoid playing whack-a-mole with unruly spammers that use a wide range of IPs and domains. SpamPatrol works based on understanding the message submitted to catch all the things that your typical website visitor or app user won’t do.
More details can be found at https://spampatrol.io/docs/wordpress
Installation
- Add the plugin from within WordPress or by uploading the zip archive
- Activate the plugin
- Supported form plugins will need any fields to be analyzed indicated using special attributes. For details can be found at https://spampatrol.io/docs/wordpress
- Under the plugin settings you can indicate your desired spam score threshold (default 50) as well as what you would like to do with the spam submissions.
Developers are also able to use the included spampatrol_analyze helper function for any custom integration that needs it.
`php
<?php
spampatrol_analyze( array(
‘content’ => ”, // Text content to be analyzed (required)
‘visitorIp’ => ”, // IP address of the end-user/visitor (optional)
‘expectedCountries’ => array(
‘US’,
‘CA’,’GB’,
), // optional list of ISO 639-1 counties to indicate where submissions are expected to originate from
‘expectedLanguages’ => array(
‘en’,
‘es’,
), // optional list of ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 languages to indicate the language expected for content
) );
`
Frequently asked questions
How are false positives handled?
We spend a lot of time ensuring that the detection accuracy is as high as possible but there’s always a small chance of a false positive depending on where you set your threshold. In general we recommend against discarding messages entirely. Instead messages should be sent to a spam only address or placed in your Spam/Junk folder and reviewed periodically.
Does SpamPatrol replace CAPTCHAs and honey pots?
Yes. If you are looking for a cleaner form experience to save end-users time and frustration SpamPatrol can replace other mechanisms. It’s also fine to use it in addition to existing mechanisms you have in place.
Which form plugins does it integrate with?
The SpamPatrol plugin currently supports Contact Form 7, Ninja Forms and Formidable Forms.
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FAQ
SpamPatrol: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is SpamPatrol free?
Yes. SpamPatrol is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is SpamPatrol safe to use in 2026?
SpamPatrol shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use SpamPatrol?
SpamPatrol is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 863 times since it launched in June 2023. It was downloaded 35 times in the last 30 days.
Does SpamPatrol work with WordPress 7.1?
SpamPatrol is officially tested up to WordPress 6.2.13, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was SpamPatrol last updated?
The latest version, 1.35.16, was released on June 9, 2023 (3 years ago).
Who makes SpamPatrol?
SpamPatrol is developed and maintained by SpamPatrol.io.
What are the best alternatives to SpamPatrol?
The most popular alternatives to SpamPatrol are ACF Content Analysis for Yo… (100K+ installs), Headline Analyzer (900+ installs) and WP Show Stats (400+ installs).
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