# TrueSift

> TrueSift has <10 active installs and 286 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** TrueSift is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 1 day ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**Privacy-first automated human verification for WordPress forms, WooCommerce, and popular form plugins.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 339
- **Downloads (30 days):** 286 (-4.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 12, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.6+, PHP 8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** webdigitech (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/webdigitech/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/truesift/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [anti-spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/anti-spam/) | >100 | 208 |
| [bot protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bot-protection/) | #28 | 67 |
| [captcha](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/captcha/) | >100 | 276 |
| [human verification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/human-verification/) | #2 | 2 |
| [woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce/) | >100 | 9,643 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| anti-spam | >100 | 752 |
| bot protection | >100 | 1,262 |
| captcha | >100 | 1,408 |
| human verification | >100 | 723 |
| woocommerce | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akismet/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (1,187) | Aug 18, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 2 | [Antispam Bee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/antispam-bee/) | 700K+ | 4.8/5 (226) | Aug 23, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 3 | [WP Armour – Honeypot Anti Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/honeypot/) | 400K+ | 5/5 (1,456) | Sep 3, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [CF7 Apps – Honeypot, Database, Redirection, Webhook, and Addons for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-form-7-honeypot/) | 300K+ | 3.8/5 (135) | Sep 29, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 5 | [Spam Protection for Forms & Comments. Anti-Spam by CleanTalk](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cleantalk-spam-protect/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (3,218) | Oct 13, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 6 | [CloudSecure WP Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cloudsecure-wp-security/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 29, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 7 | [Gravity Forms Zero Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravity-forms-zero-spam/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (24) | Sep 1, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 8 | [Email Encoder – Protect Email Addresses and Phone Numbers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-encoder-bundle/) | 90K+ | 4.9/5 (94) | Sep 21, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 9 | [Spam Protection / Maspik](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/contact-forms-anti-spam/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (87) | Sep 29, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 10 | [Blackhole for Bad Bots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blackhole-bad-bots/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (148) | Aug 21, 2026 | 90/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is TrueSift safe to use in 2026?
TrueSift is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 1 day ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use TrueSift?
TrueSift is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 339 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 286 times in the last 30 days.

### Does TrueSift work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested TrueSift up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.6 or newer.

### What PHP version does TrueSift need?
TrueSift requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was TrueSift last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on October 12, 2026 (1 day ago).

### Who makes TrueSift?
TrueSift is developed and maintained by webdigitech.

### What are the best alternatives to TrueSift?
The most popular alternatives to TrueSift are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Antispam Bee (700K+ installs) and WP Armour (400K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/truesift/ · Generated 2026-10-13 22:21 UTC by PageForge