# Content Censor

> Content Censor has 600+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 3.2K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 76/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Content Censor is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 3 days ago, and scores 76/100 on our health check.

**Content Censor replaces configured words when WordPress displays supported content. Your original posts, pages, and comments remain unchanged in the database, so authorised editors can continue to work with the source…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 600+
- **Total downloads:** 61,689
- **Downloads (30 days):** 3,188 (-45.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 76/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 3.2.3
- **Last updated:** Oct 5, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** gwycon (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/gwycon/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-content-filter/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [censor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/censor/) | #1 | 3 |
| [comment filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment-filter/) | #1 | 1 |
| [content filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-filter/) | #1 | 11 |
| [moderation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/moderation/) | #2 | 76 |
| [profanity filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/profanity-filter/) | #1 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| censor | #1 | 19 |
| comment filter | #16 | 3,443 |
| content filter | #15 | 10,000 |
| moderation | #40 | 764 |
| profanity filter | #1 | 27 |

## Version adoption

- 3.2: 52.5%
- 3.1: 30%
- 3.0: 13%
- Other: 4.6%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Post Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-filter-filter-any-contents-with-specific-words/) | 10+ | — | Oct 26, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 3 | [Censor Order Details](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/censor-order-details/) | <10 | — | May 26, 2026 | 49/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Content Censor safe to use in 2026?
Content Censor is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 3 days ago, and scores 76/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Content Censor?
Content Censor is active on 600+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 61,689 times since it launched in February 2009. It was downloaded 3,188 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Content Censor work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Content Censor up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

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

### When was Content Censor last updated?
The latest version, 3.2.3, was released on October 5, 2026 (3 days ago).

### Who makes Content Censor?
Content Censor is developed and maintained by gwycon.

### What are the best alternatives to Content Censor?
The most popular alternatives to Content Censor are Post Filter (10+ installs) and Censor Order Details (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-content-filter/ · Generated 2026-10-09 01:46 UTC by PageForge