abuse.ch httpBL check
v2.1by samsx · updated 16 years ago
This plugin checks if a visitor is listed on httpBL.abuse.ch.
- Rank
- #43,561
- Down3,177 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.6K
- 4,611 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
abuse.ch httpBL check at a glance
abuse.ch httpBL check is a WordPress plugin by samsx with 10+ active installs, the #43,561 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.1 came out on Aug 29, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.0.5. Among the 2 plugins tagged “dnsbl”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats34 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | abuse.ch httpBL check |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · -13.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#43,561 · down 2,979 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #43,561 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #40,384 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #40,369 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #48,356 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #35,890 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #47,403 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #40,582 |
Growth %
Average -1.19% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +27.27% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -26.67% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -20.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0.2
- Tested up to
- 3.0.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 4, 2008
- Last updated
- Aug 29, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about abuse.ch httpBL check
How many websites use abuse.ch httpBL check?
abuse.ch httpBL check is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #43,561 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has abuse.ch httpBL check been downloaded?
4,611 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was abuse.ch httpBL check last updated?
Version 2.1 came out on Aug 29, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is abuse.ch httpBL check compatible with the latest WordPress?
abuse.ch httpBL check’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is abuse.ch httpBL check still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does abuse.ch httpBL check have?
No one has reviewed abuse.ch httpBL check on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to abuse.ch httpBL check?
The plugins most like abuse.ch httpBL check, by the tags they share, are WP-Cron Status Checker (5K+), Blacklist Manager (2K+) and Plugins Condition & Site Check (1K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4.6K |
| Author | samsx |
| First released | May 4, 2008 |
| Version | 2.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.0.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 29, 2010 |
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