# UserCheck

> UserCheck has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 201 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 71/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** UserCheck is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.

**Block disposable and throwaway email addresses on your WordPress site.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 2,915
- **Downloads (30 days):** 201 (-20.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 71/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 0.3.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 26, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** UserCheck (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/usercheck/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/usercheck/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [anti-spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/anti-spam/) | #52 | 202 |
| [disposable email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/disposable-email/) | #5 | 32 |
| [email validation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email-validation/) | #7 | 47 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| anti-spam | >100 | 730 |
| disposable email | #27 | 192 |
| email validation | #83 | 4,349 |

## Version adoption

- 0.3: 53.9%
- 0.1: 46.1%

## 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 | 94/100 |
| 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 (1,452) | 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 | 89/100 |
| 5 | [Anti-Spam by CleanTalk – Spam Protection Without CAPTCHA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cleantalk-spam-protect/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (3,217) | Sep 30, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 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 (93) | 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 UserCheck free?
Yes. UserCheck is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is UserCheck safe to use in 2026?
UserCheck is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use UserCheck?
UserCheck is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,915 times since it launched in August 2024. It was downloaded 201 times in the last 30 days.

### Does UserCheck work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested UserCheck up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does UserCheck need?
UserCheck requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was UserCheck last updated?
The latest version, 0.3.2, was released on August 26, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes UserCheck?
UserCheck is developed and maintained by UserCheck.

### What are the best alternatives to UserCheck?
The most popular alternatives to UserCheck 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/usercheck/ · Generated 2026-10-05 08:20 UTC by PageForge