Automatic SPAM Eraser
v1.1by prondzyn · updated 1 month ago
The plugin is adding a new WP-Cron event which automatically removes all spam comments older than 7 days.
- Rank
- #42,086
- Down3,380 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.7K
- 2,727 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Automatic SPAM Eraser at a glance
Automatic SPAM Eraser is a WordPress plugin by prondzyn with 10+ active installs, the #42,086 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1 came out on Sep 29, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 2 plugins tagged “eraser”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats56 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Automatic SPAM Eraser |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#42,086 · up 1,484 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #42,086 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #38,706 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #36,074 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #45,402 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #35,639 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #45,183 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #38,213 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #44,009 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #43,570 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.14% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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.org- Rank #44009 → #45402
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 6, 2014
- Last updated
- Sep 29, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Automatic SPAM Eraser
How many websites use Automatic SPAM Eraser?
Automatic SPAM Eraser 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 #42,086 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Automatic SPAM Eraser been downloaded?
2,727 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Automatic SPAM Eraser last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Sep 29, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is Automatic SPAM Eraser compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Automatic SPAM Eraser still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Automatic SPAM Eraser have?
No one has reviewed Automatic SPAM Eraser on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Automatic SPAM Eraser?
The plugins most like Automatic SPAM Eraser, by the tags they share, are Akismet Anti-spam (5M+), Anti-Spam, Spam FireWall by CleanTalk (200K+) and Cookies for Comments (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.7K |
| Author | prondzyn |
| First released | Jan 6, 2014 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 29, 2026 |
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