AntiScraper
v1.01by Lysis10 · updated 16 years ago
AntiScraper blocks scrapers that steal content from your blogs. It has an internal blacklist provided by a community of writers and bloggers.
- Rank
- #45,160
- Down10,346 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.8K
- 8,779 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
AntiScraper at a glance
AntiScraper is a WordPress plugin by Lysis10 with 10+ active installs, the #45,160 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.01 came out on Nov 21, 2010, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.3.34. Among the 14 plugins tagged “scraper”, it ranks #8. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats148 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | AntiScraper |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · -7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#45,160 · down 2,954 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #45,160 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #34,814 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #47,919 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #40,983 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #39,784 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #46,502 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #38,619 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #42,206 |
Growth %
Average -0.62% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -21.43% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
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.
- v1.01100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.01
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0.2
- Tested up to
- 4.3.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 21, 2010
- Last updated
- Nov 21, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about AntiScraper
How many websites use AntiScraper?
AntiScraper 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 #45,160 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has AntiScraper been downloaded?
8,779 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was AntiScraper last updated?
Version 1.01 came out on Nov 21, 2010 (15 years ago).
Is AntiScraper compatible with the latest WordPress?
AntiScraper’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, 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 AntiScraper still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does AntiScraper have?
No one has reviewed AntiScraper on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to AntiScraper?
The plugins most like AntiScraper, by the tags they share, are Block List Updater (2K+), Block Specific Spam Woo Orders (1K+) and Analytics Spam Blocker (800+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 8.8K |
| Author | Lysis10 |
| First released | Nov 21, 2010 |
| Version | 1.01 |
| Requires WP | 2.0.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 21, 2010 |
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