# WP Stop Profanity

> WP Stop Profanity has 10+ active installs and 50 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Stop Profanity shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Stops Profanity on your site by allowing you to select the words that you want blacked out.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,175
- **Downloads (30 days):** 50 (+85.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.5
- **Last updated:** Nov 8, 2010
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.0.5
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.0.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** matthewprice1178 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/matthewprice1178/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-stop-profanity/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,015 |
| [filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/filter/) | >100 | 253 |
| [profanity](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/profanity/) | #4 | 4 |
| [the_content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/the_content/) | #4 | 4 |
| [the_title](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/the_title/) | #3 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comments | >100 | 8,931 |
| filter | >100 | 10,000 |
| profanity | #35 | 36 |
| the_content | >100 | 614 |
| the_title | >100 | 138 |

## Version adoption

- 0.5: 100%

## 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 | [Disable Comments – Remove Comments & Stop Spam [Multi-Site Support]](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (281) | Sep 1, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Antispam Bee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/antispam-bee/) | 700K+ | 4.8/5 (226) | Aug 23, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [Gravatar Enhanced – Avatars, Profiles, and Privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravatar-enhanced/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 17, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 5 | [Disable Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments-rb/) | 100K+ | 3.8/5 (25) | Sep 25, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [Disqus Comment System](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disqus-comment-system/) | 30K+ | 2.7/5 (219) | Sep 23, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 7 | [Cookies for Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookies-for-comments/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (18) | Jun 4, 2019 | 42/100 |
| 8 | [Throws SPAM Away](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/throws-spam-away/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 26, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 9 | [Native PHP Sessions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-native-php-sessions/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (16) | Dec 4, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 10 | [No Page Comment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/no-page-comment/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (22) | Nov 17, 2025 | 62/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Stop Profanity safe to use in 2026?
WP Stop Profanity shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Stop Profanity?
WP Stop Profanity is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,175 times since it launched in October 2010. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Stop Profanity work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Stop Profanity is officially tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Stop Profanity last updated?
The latest version, 0.5, was released on November 8, 2010 (16 years ago).

### Who makes WP Stop Profanity?
WP Stop Profanity is developed and maintained by matthewprice1178.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Stop Profanity?
The most popular alternatives to WP Stop Profanity are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Disable Comments (1M+ installs) and Antispam Bee (700K+ installs).


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