Chronological Spam Removal
v1.0.4.0by skunkbad · updated 14 years ago
Plugin removes comments from the comments table that match blacklisted items, have too many links, or contain a author url (not default), or have non …
- Rank
- #46,430
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.2K
- 3,180 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Chronological Spam Removal at a glance
Chronological Spam Removal is a WordPress plugin by skunkbad with 10+ active installs, the #46,430 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.4.0 came out on Feb 26, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 7 plugins tagged “removal”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats35 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Chronological Spam Removal |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -20.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#46,430 · down 9,261 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #46,430 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #38,124 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #38,309 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #46,184 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #44,863 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #42,540 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #37,169 |
Growth %
Average -1.84% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -13.33% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.4.0
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 3, 2010
- Last updated
- Feb 26, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Chronological Spam Removal
How many websites use Chronological Spam Removal?
Chronological Spam Removal 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 #46,430 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Chronological Spam Removal been downloaded?
3,180 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Chronological Spam Removal last updated?
Version 1.0.4.0 came out on Feb 26, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Chronological Spam Removal compatible with the latest WordPress?
Chronological Spam Removal’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 Chronological Spam Removal still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Chronological Spam Removal have?
No one has reviewed Chronological Spam Removal on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Chronological Spam Removal?
The plugins most like Chronological Spam Removal, by the tags they share, are Akismet Anti-spam (5M+), Anti-Spam, Spam FireWall by CleanTalk (200K+) and Cookies for Comments (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.2K |
| Author | skunkbad |
| First released | Dec 3, 2010 |
| Version | 1.0.4.0 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 26, 2012 |
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