Live from WordPress.org · Oct 2, 2026
Best Referer Spam Plugins for WordPress
3 plugins are tagged “referer spam” on WordPress.org. We rank them by active installs and score every one on update freshness, compatibility, ratings and support — so you can pick a safe one in seconds. The most popular right now is Block Referer Spam with 500+ active installs.
| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Block Referer Spam
Blocks referer/referral spam bots from accessing your site and keeps them out of your…
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500+ |
| 2 |
Block Referral Spam
This plugins blocks maximum Referral Spams. Now no more notice from Google and no more…
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200+ |
| 3 |
Referer Spam Blocker
Block/blacklist known (and custom) spam referring domains at the WordPress level with an…
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60+ |
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Plugins are ordered the way WordPress.org ranks them for this category. Next to each one you’ll see its health score, so a popular-but-neglected option never sneaks into your stack.
- 25 Update freshness
- 20 Works with the latest WordPress
- 25 Rating, weighted by review count
- 15 Support threads resolved
- 15 Active installs
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What is the most popular referer spam plugin for WordPress?
Block Referer Spam is the most popular referer spam plugin with 500+ active installs and a 3.4/5 rating on WordPress.org.
How many referer spam plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 3 plugins tagged “referer spam” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which referer spam plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, Block Referer Spam has the highest rating at 3.4/5 from 21 reviews.
Are these referer spam plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 3 referer spam plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.
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