WordPress plugin comparison
Blackhole for Bad Bots vs TrafficValidator
Blackhole for Bad Bots
by Jeff Starr
30K+ installs4.7
TrafficValidator
by Traffic Validator
Fewer than 10 installs
At a glance
- Blackhole for Bad Bots has more active installs: 30K+, against fewer than 10 for TrafficValidator.
- On a typical day, Blackhole for Bad Bots is downloaded about 167 times, TrafficValidator about 3.
- TrafficValidator has no reviews yet.
- Blackhole for Bad Bots was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Jun 22, 2026 for TrafficValidator.
- Blackhole for Bad Bots is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.0.8 for TrafficValidator.
- Blackhole for Bad Bots has been around longer: since 2016, against 2026 for TrafficValidator.
Line by line
Blackhole for Bad Bots leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Blackhole for Bad Bots | TrafficValidator |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,043 | #54,764 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 20.3K | 56 |
| Rating | 4.7(148) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.42 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 3 days ago | 4 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 7.4 |
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