Bleep Filter
v1.2by nathanlampe · updated 12 years ago
An advanced word and content filter perfect for passively eliminating profanity and spoilers.
- Rank
- #43,123
- Up4,664 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.5K
- 3,453 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Bleep Filter at a glance
Bleep Filter is a WordPress plugin by nathanlampe with 10+ active installs, the #43,123 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.2 came out on Jul 19, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. Among the 4 plugins tagged “profanity filter”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats35 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Bleep Filter |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · +8.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#43,123 · up 3,961 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #43,123 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #47,787 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #44,305 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #44,512 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #42,580 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #41,738 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #45,268 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #38,438 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #41,620 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #37,736 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #42,666 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #47,548 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #47,084 |
Growth %
Average +0.67% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.85% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -8.33% |
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.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5.1
- Tested up to
- 3.9.40
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 22, 2013
- Last updated
- Jul 19, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Bleep Filter
How many websites use Bleep Filter?
Bleep Filter 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 #43,123 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Bleep Filter been downloaded?
3,453 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Bleep Filter last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on Jul 19, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Bleep Filter compatible with the latest WordPress?
Bleep Filter’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, 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 Bleep Filter still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Bleep Filter have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Bleep Filter?
The plugins most like Bleep Filter, by the tags they share, are Content Censor (600+), Post Filter (10+) and Spam Filter For Elementor Form (100+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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 | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 3.5K |
| Author | nathanlampe |
| First released | May 22, 2013 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.5.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 19, 2014 |
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