bbP Auto Block Spammers
v1.2by shanebp · updated 6 months ago
A bbPress plugin that allows moderators to block bbPress spammers
- Rank
- #20,708
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 54
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.3K
- 4,267 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
bbP Auto Block Spammers at a glance
bbP Auto Block Spammers is a WordPress plugin by shanebp with 50+ active installs, the #20,708 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.2 came out on Apr 17, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 194 plugins tagged “bbPress”, it ranks #74. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats73 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | bbP Auto Block Spammers |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 54 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 55 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 54 |
Rank over time
#20,708 · up 165 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #20,708 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #20,770 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #20,642 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #20,434 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #20,320 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #20,320 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,839 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #20,753 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #20,912 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #20,873 |
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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -1.82% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.79% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +3.70% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.89% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.85% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #20912 → #20770
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Nov 9, 2018
- Last updated
- Apr 17, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about bbP Auto Block Spammers
How many websites use bbP Auto Block Spammers?
bbP Auto Block Spammers is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #20,708 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has bbP Auto Block Spammers been downloaded?
4,267 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was bbP Auto Block Spammers last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on Apr 17, 2026 (6 months ago).
Is bbP Auto Block Spammers compatible with the latest WordPress?
bbP Auto Block Spammers’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 bbP Auto Block Spammers still maintained?
Its last release was 6 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does bbP Auto Block Spammers have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to bbP Auto Block Spammers?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 54 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 4.3K |
| Author | shanebp |
| First released | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Apr 17, 2026 |
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