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Block List Updater

v1.0.2

by pluginkollektiv · updated 4 months ago

Automatic updating of the comment block list in WordPress with antispam keys from GitHub.

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Rank
#4,222
Down3 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 2,670
2K+ reported · High
Total downloads
33.7K
33,724 all-time
Rating
4.3/5
4 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +18.5% (30d)·Toward 3K+ · ETA ~21d

Block List Updater at a glance

Block List Updater is a WordPress plugin by pluginkollektiv with 2K+ active installs, the #4,222 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 18 times, 19% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.0.2 came out on Jun 24, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 46 plugins tagged “blacklist”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2014.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

480 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Block List Updater Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.101520Oct 10Oct 15Oct 20Oct 25Oct 29Nov 3Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateBlock List Updater
Nov 8, 202611
Nov 7, 202620
Nov 6, 202614
Nov 5, 202617
Nov 4, 202615
Nov 3, 202616
Nov 2, 202621
Nov 1, 202619
Oct 31, 202618
Oct 30, 202618
Oct 29, 202616
Oct 28, 202613
Oct 27, 202619
Oct 26, 202618
Oct 25, 202621
Oct 24, 202622
Oct 23, 202618
Oct 22, 202621
Oct 21, 202616
Oct 20, 202614
Oct 19, 202621
Oct 18, 202613
Oct 17, 202612
Oct 16, 202614
Oct 15, 202612
Oct 14, 202617
Oct 13, 202613
Oct 12, 202610
Oct 11, 202612
Oct 10, 20269

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 2,670 · -0.6% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.2.7K2.7K2.7KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20262,670
Nov 8, 20262,674
Nov 7, 20262,670
Nov 5, 20262,673
Nov 4, 20262,669
Nov 3, 20262,678
Nov 2, 20262,671
Nov 1, 20262,684
Oct 31, 20262,677
Oct 30, 20262,687
Oct 29, 20262,690
Oct 28, 20262,685
Oct 27, 20262,686

Rank over time

#4,222 · down 7 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 15 days across 1 series.#4.2K#4.2KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#4,222
Nov 8, 2026#4,219
Nov 7, 2026#4,224
Nov 6, 2026#4,225
Nov 5, 2026#4,217
Nov 4, 2026#4,225
Nov 3, 2026#4,213
Nov 2, 2026#4,220
Nov 1, 2026#4,204
Oct 31, 2026#4,214
Oct 30, 2026#4,205
Oct 29, 2026#4,211
Oct 28, 2026#4,219
Oct 27, 2026#4,218
Oct 16, 2026#4,215

Growth %

Average -0.05% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-0.5%0%0.5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-0.15%
Nov 8, 2026+0.15%
Nov 7, 2026-0.06%
Nov 5, 2026+0.15%
Nov 4, 2026-0.34%
Nov 3, 2026+0.26%
Nov 2, 2026-0.48%
Nov 1, 2026+0.26%
Oct 31, 2026-0.37%
Oct 30, 2026-0.11%
Oct 29, 2026+0.19%
Oct 28, 2026-0.04%

Active installs band

2K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 15 days across 1 series.1.9K2K2.1KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20262K+
Nov 8, 20262K+
Nov 7, 20262K+
Nov 6, 20262K+
Nov 5, 20262K+
Nov 4, 20262K+
Nov 3, 20262K+
Nov 2, 20262K+
Nov 1, 20262K+
Oct 31, 20262K+
Oct 30, 20262K+
Oct 29, 20262K+
Oct 28, 20262K+
Oct 27, 20262K+
Oct 16, 20262K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #4219 → #4217Downloads +2.9%
    • Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.098%
  • v0.01.7%

Rating trend

4.3★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.2
Requires WordPress
3.8
Tested up to
6.9.11
Requires PHP
5.2
First released
Nov 5, 2014
Last updated
Jun 24, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Block List Updater

How many websites use Block List Updater?

Block List Updater is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,222 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Block List Updater been downloaded?

33,724 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 18 times. See download stats

When was Block List Updater last updated?

Version 1.0.2 came out on Jun 24, 2026 (4 months ago). See every release

Is Block List Updater compatible with the latest WordPress?

Block List Updater’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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.

Does Block List Updater have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Block List Updater. See its security record

Is Block List Updater still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 4 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Block List Updater have?

4.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Block List Updater?

The plugins most like Block List Updater, by the tags they share, are Antispam Bee (700K+), Cookies for Comments (10K+) and Simply Disable Comments (8K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.3

★★★★★

4 reviews

  • 5 stars: 3 reviews, 75%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
75%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
25%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Block List Updater
Estimated installs≈ 2,670
Reported installs2K+
Rating4.3
Reviews4
Total downloads33.7K
Authorpluginkollektiv
First releasedNov 5, 2014
Version1.0.2
Requires WP3.8
Requires PHP5.2
Last updatedJun 24, 2026

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