SpareChange – A Miner for your Website
A browser based monero miner that uses javascript and SpareChange to monetize your website.
Consider an alternative
SpareChange shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3.3/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Low rating so far — 3.3/5 from only 4 reviews
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where SpareChange stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| browser miner | #13 |
| coinhive | #7 |
| cryptocurrency | >100 |
| mining | #32 |
| monero | #47 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.3 from 4 reviews
About SpareChange – A Miner for your Website
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
A browser based cryptocurrency miner for your website
SpareChange.io offers a brand new way to monetize your website by using the power of your user’s computer. When a user visits your website, a JavaScript miner runs in their browser, using a tiny amount of power to mine cryptocurrencies for you.
This lightweight plugin allows you to easily install and activate the browser miner on your website. A cheaper alternative to CoinHive
Create Your Account at SpareChange.io
Feedback
We’re completely open to and appreciate your feedback
Reach out via our support portal on the bottom right hand side of our website <- best way
Send us an email to info@sparechange.io
Features
- Easy Installation & Configuration: GUI control of miner options
- Fast Payout: SpareChange.io offers lower payout threshold (0.05XMR) making it suitable for all sites, including those with lower traffic
- Lower Fees: 20% fees are among the lowest in the industry
- Multi-Crypto Support: Additional cryptos added as the become profitable with auto-switching available
- API Control: Fully featured API for total control. See documentation
- Throttling: Easily constrain mining speed for minimal impact on users CPU
- Thread Control: With auto-detect option to further reduce impact on CPU
- Pop-up Widget: Inform you users of mining and/or get their Opt-in or disable to run miner in the background
- Ad-Block Detection: When ad blockers are detected, offer Opt-in popup
- Mobile Detection: Reduce power or stop miner on mobile devices
Installation
- Install plugin through WP admin console: Plugins > Add New
- Click ‘Activate’ in Plugins > Installed Plugins
- “SpareChange Options” will appear in admin panel sidebar
- In “SpareChange Options” Follow prompts on page to create account, get API key and start miner
Registration
- Sign up for account at SpareChange.io
- Get your API Key from Account Dashboard > API Key / Usage
- Paste API Key into WP Admin Panel > SpareChange Options
Changelog
Plugin released into the wild with support for API Key, Enable/Disable Miner, Throttling and Thread Count
1.0.0
- Plugin released into the wild with support for API Key, Enable/Disable Miner, Throttling and Thread Count
For developers
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FAQ
SpareChange: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
Is SpareChange free?
Yes. SpareChange is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is SpareChange safe to use in 2026?
SpareChange shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3.3/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
How many websites use SpareChange?
SpareChange is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,654 times since it launched in December 2017. It was downloaded 71 times in the last 30 days.
Does SpareChange work with WordPress 7.1?
SpareChange is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was SpareChange last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on December 18, 2017 (9 years ago).
Who makes SpareChange?
SpareChange is developed and maintained by sparechange.
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