WP Spammer
Antispam for WP-comments. No spam. No captcha. Just activate the plugin.
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WP Spammer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Spammer stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| antispam | >100 |
| antispam for comments | #74 |
| captcha | >100 |
| captha for comments | #2 |
About WP Spammer
From the official readme · v1.0.11Description
Antispam for WP-comments. No spam. No captcha. Just activate the plugin.
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FAQ
WP Spammer: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is WP Spammer free?
Yes. WP Spammer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Spammer safe to use in 2026?
WP Spammer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Spammer?
WP Spammer is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,327 times since it launched in March 2017. It was downloaded 25 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Spammer work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Spammer is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Spammer last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.11, was released on April 24, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes WP Spammer?
WP Spammer is developed and maintained by iTRON.
What are the best alternatives to WP Spammer?
The most popular alternatives to WP Spammer are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Antispam Bee (700K+ installs) and reCaptcha by BestWebSoft (100K+ installs).
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