WordPress plugin comparison
Bot Traffic Shield vs Simple AI Blocker
Bot Traffic Shield
by Delower Hossain
900+ installs5.0
Simple AI Blocker
by maxhaesslein
Fewer than 10 installs
At a glance
- Bot Traffic Shield has more active installs: 900+, against fewer than 10 for Simple AI Blocker.
- On a typical day, Bot Traffic Shield is downloaded about 50 times, Simple AI Blocker about 1.
- Simple AI Blocker has no reviews yet.
- Bot Traffic Shield was updated more recently: Nov 9, 2026, against Oct 8, 2024 for Simple AI Blocker.
- Bot Traffic Shield is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.6.11 for Simple AI Blocker.
- Simple AI Blocker has been around longer: since 2024, against 2025 for Bot Traffic Shield.
Line by line
Bot Traffic Shield leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Bot Traffic Shield | Simple AI Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,085 | #66,089 |
| Active installs | 900+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.3K | 42 |
| Rating | 5.0(5) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.6.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.62 | ×0.01 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 2 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.0 |
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