# Temp Mail Detector – Block Temporary Emails

> Temp Mail Detector has 10+ active installs and 88 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 44/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Temp Mail Detector works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 44/100 on our health check.

**Detect and block temporary emails from registering on your website using the Temp Mail Detector plugin.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 934
- **Downloads (30 days):** 88 (+12.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 44/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.3.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 21, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.9+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** tempmaildetector (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/tempmaildetector/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/temp-mail-detector-block-temporary-emails/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [disposable email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/disposable-email/) | #10 | 32 |
| [fake email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/fake-email/) | #2 | 7 |
| [spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam/) | >100 | 597 |
| [temporary email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/temporary-email/) | #5 | 14 |
| [validate email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/validate-email/) | #3 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| disposable email | #62 | 194 |
| fake email | #100 | 427 |
| spam | >100 | 3,616 |
| temporary email | #45 | 1,112 |
| validate email | >100 | 1,839 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Block Temporary Email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/block-temporary-email/) | 400+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Aug 12, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 2 | [DeBounce Email Validator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/debounce-io-email-validator/) | 300+ | 3.9/5 (16) | Aug 13, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 3 | [QuickEmailVerification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quickemailverification/) | 200+ | 5/5 (5) | Oct 1, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [Advanced Email Filter for Elementor Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-email-filter-for-elementor-forms/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 28, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 5 | [UserCheck](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/usercheck/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 26, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 6 | [Checkout Guard – Block Fake Orders, Spam & Fraud for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/checkout-guard/) | 80+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 3, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 7 | [MailCheck.ai](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/validator-pizza/) | 60+ | 5/5 (4) | Aug 27, 2024 | 32/100 |
| 8 | [Tempmails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tempmails/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 6, 2026 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [WPCoreTools Disposable Email Guard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpcoretools-disposable-email-guard/) | 10+ | — | Aug 23, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 11 | [Ultimate Email Validator – Validate and Stop Fake, Temporary and Disposable Emails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-email-validator/) | 10+ | — | Sep 1, 2023 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Temp Mail Detector safe to use in 2026?
Temp Mail Detector works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 44/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Temp Mail Detector?
Temp Mail Detector is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 934 times since it launched in July 2025. It was downloaded 88 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Temp Mail Detector work with WordPress 7.1?
Temp Mail Detector is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Temp Mail Detector need?
Temp Mail Detector requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Temp Mail Detector last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.0, was released on April 21, 2026 (6 months ago).

### Who makes Temp Mail Detector?
Temp Mail Detector is developed and maintained by tempmaildetector.

### What are the best alternatives to Temp Mail Detector?
The most popular alternatives to Temp Mail Detector are Block Temporary Email (400+ installs), DeBounce Email Validator (300+ installs) and QuickEmailVerification (200+ installs).


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