Live from WordPress.org · Oct 3, 2026
Best Referrer Spam Plugins for WordPress
3 plugins are tagged “referrer 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 Analytics Spam Blocker with 800+ active installs.
| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Analytics Spam Blocker
Prevent referrer spam from affecting your website analytics. Easily create a blocklist and…
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800+ |
| 2 |
Block Referer Spam
Blocks referer/referral spam bots from accessing your site and keeps them out of your…
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500+ |
| 3 |
Block Referral Spam
This plugins blocks maximum Referral Spams. Now no more notice from Google and no more…
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200+ |
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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 referrer spam plugin for WordPress?
Analytics Spam Blocker is the most popular referrer spam plugin with 800+ active installs and a 3.9/5 rating on WordPress.org.
How many referrer spam plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 3 plugins tagged “referrer spam” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which referrer 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 referrer spam plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 3 referrer 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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