Buddypress Messages Spam Blocker
v2.5by quan_flo · updated 10 years ago
This plugin will block mass mailing for the buddypress messaging system
- Rank
- #23,421
- Down179 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 36
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 9.7K
- 9,689 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Buddypress Messages Spam Blocker at a glance
Buddypress Messages Spam Blocker is a WordPress plugin by quan_flo with 30+ active installs, the #23,421 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 20% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 2.5 came out on Apr 26, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. Among the 48 plugins tagged “messages”, it ranks #13. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 12, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats118 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Buddypress Messages Spam Blocker |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 36 · -14.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 42 |
Rank over time
#23,421 · down 556 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #23,421 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #23,242 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #23,535 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #23,545 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #23,419 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #23,049 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #23,269 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,244 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,183 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,251 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,015 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,826 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #22,865 |
Growth %
Average -1.10% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.35% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +2.78% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -2.70% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -11.90% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
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.
- v2.5100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.5
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.5.33
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 21, 2014
- Last updated
- Apr 26, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Buddypress Messages Spam Blocker
How many websites use Buddypress Messages Spam Blocker?
Buddypress Messages Spam Blocker is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,421 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Buddypress Messages Spam Blocker been downloaded?
9,689 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Buddypress Messages Spam Blocker last updated?
Version 2.5 came out on Apr 26, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Buddypress Messages Spam Blocker compatible with the latest WordPress?
Buddypress Messages Spam Blocker’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, 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 Buddypress Messages Spam Blocker 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 Buddypress Messages Spam Blocker have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Buddypress Messages Spam Blocker?
The plugins most like Buddypress Messages Spam Blocker, by the tags they share, are Spam Destroyer (5K+), Akismet Anti-spam (5M+) and Anti-Spam, Spam FireWall by CleanTalk (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 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 | ≈ 36 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 9.7K |
| Author | quan_flo |
| First released | Jan 21, 2014 |
| Version | 2.5 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 26, 2016 |
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