Bot Block – Stop Spam Referrals in Google Analytics
v2.6by Ricky Dawn · updated 10 years ago
Block spam referrals showing in Google Analytics and save bandwidth. Central database of sites, ability to add custom URL's and stats.
- Rank
- #8,599
- Down19 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 563
- 500+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 20.2K
- 20,245 all-time
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- 17 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Bot Block at a glance
Bot Block is a WordPress plugin by Ricky Dawn with 500+ active installs, the #8,599 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times, 63% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 17 reviews. Version 2.6 came out on Feb 24, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 271 plugins tagged “google analytics”, it ranks #55. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats163 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Bot Block |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 563 · -3.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 563 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 565 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 565 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 567 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 564 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 566 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 566 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 564 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 564 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 564 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 566 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 564 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 566 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 584 |
Rank over time
#8,599 · down 5 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #8,599 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #8,580 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #8,594 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,576 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #8,589 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #8,586 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #8,565 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #8,562 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #8,582 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #8,587 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #8,591 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #8,572 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #8,609 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,598 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,594 |
Growth %
Average -0.26% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | -0.35% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.35% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.27% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.35% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.35% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.35% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.35% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.35% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.08% |
Active installs band
500+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 500+ |
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.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.
- v2.6100%
Rating trend
4.2★★★★★17 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.6
- Requires WordPress
- 3.9
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 27, 2015
- Last updated
- Feb 24, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Bot Block
How many websites use Bot Block?
Bot Block is active on 500+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,599 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Bot Block been downloaded?
20,245 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. See download stats
When was Bot Block last updated?
Version 2.6 came out on Feb 24, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Bot Block compatible with the latest WordPress?
Bot Block’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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 Bot Block still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Bot Block have?
4.2 out of 5 from 17 reviews on WordPress.org. 71% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Bot Block?
The plugins most like Bot Block, by the tags they share, are GA Google Analytics (400K+), Site Kit by Google (5M+) and MonsterInsights (2M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.2
★★★★★
17 reviews
- 5 stars: 12 reviews, 71%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 6%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 6%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 6%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 12%
- Positive
- 76%4–5★
- Mixed
- 6%3★
- Critical
- 18%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 563 |
| Reported installs | 500+ |
| Rating | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 17 |
| Total downloads | 20.2K |
| Author | Ricky Dawn |
| First released | Jul 27, 2015 |
| Version | 2.6 |
| Requires WP | 3.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 24, 2016 |
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