WordPress plugin comparison
AI Deny vs Blackhole for Bad Bots
At a glance
- Blackhole for Bad Bots has more active installs: 30K+, against 30+ for AI Deny.
- On a typical day, Blackhole for Bad Bots is downloaded about 167 times, AI Deny about 15.
- AI Deny is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.7 from 148 reviews.
- Blackhole for Bad Bots was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Oct 2, 2026 for AI Deny.
- Blackhole for Bad Bots is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for AI Deny.
- Blackhole for Bad Bots has been around longer: since 2016, against 2024 for AI Deny.
Line by line
Blackhole for Bad Bots leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  AI Deny |  Blackhole for Bad Bots |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #23,443 | #1,043 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 370 | 21.2K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.7(148) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.27 | ×1.42 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.6.20 |
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