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Dam Spam

v1.1.9

by Web Guy · updated 4 days ago

Spam protection for WordPress registration, login, comments, and contact forms.

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Rank
#3,678
Up15 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 3,650
3K+ reported · High
Total downloads
23.9K
23,855 all-time
Rating
4.3/5
4 reviews
Support resolved
100%
1 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -21.8% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~2mo

Dam Spam at a glance

Dam Spam is a WordPress plugin by Web Guy with 3K+ active installs, the #3,678 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 58 times, 22% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.1.9 came out on Nov 4, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 10 plugins tagged “no spam”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2025.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

3.3K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Dam Spam Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.05001KOct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDam Spam
Nov 7, 2026138
Nov 6, 2026244
Nov 5, 20261,304
Nov 4, 2026327
Nov 3, 202644
Nov 2, 202650
Nov 1, 202642
Oct 31, 202624
Oct 30, 202648
Oct 29, 202660
Oct 28, 202662
Oct 27, 202692
Oct 26, 202655
Oct 25, 202642
Oct 24, 202638
Oct 23, 202674
Oct 22, 2026128
Oct 21, 202674
Oct 20, 202642
Oct 19, 202647
Oct 18, 202632
Oct 17, 202642
Oct 16, 202645
Oct 15, 202642
Oct 14, 202642
Oct 13, 202650
Oct 12, 202639
Oct 11, 202631
Oct 10, 202632
Oct 9, 202646

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 3,643 · +3.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.3.6K3.6K3.7KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20263,643
Nov 7, 20263,630
Nov 5, 20263,599
Nov 4, 20263,594
Nov 3, 20263,587
Nov 2, 20263,583
Nov 1, 20263,576
Oct 31, 20263,583
Oct 30, 20263,556
Oct 29, 20263,534
Oct 28, 20263,517
Oct 27, 20263,526

Rank over time

#3,678 · up 226 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#3.7K#3.8K#3.9KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#3,678
Nov 7, 2026#3,693
Nov 6, 2026#3,711
Nov 5, 2026#3,716
Nov 4, 2026#3,721
Nov 3, 2026#3,727
Nov 2, 2026#3,727
Nov 1, 2026#3,736
Oct 31, 2026#3,739
Oct 30, 2026#3,761
Oct 29, 2026#3,781
Oct 28, 2026#3,805
Oct 27, 2026#3,805
Oct 16, 2026#3,904

Growth %

Average +0.27% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.5%0%0.5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+0.36%
Nov 7, 2026+0.43%
Nov 5, 2026+0.14%
Nov 4, 2026+0.20%
Nov 3, 2026+0.11%
Nov 2, 2026+0.20%
Nov 1, 2026-0.20%
Oct 31, 2026+0.76%
Oct 30, 2026+0.62%
Oct 29, 2026+0.48%
Oct 28, 2026-0.26%

Active installs band

3K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.2.9K3K3.1KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20263K+
Nov 7, 20263K+
Nov 6, 20263K+
Nov 5, 20263K+
Nov 4, 20263K+
Nov 3, 20263K+
Nov 2, 20263K+
Nov 1, 20263K+
Oct 31, 20263K+
Oct 30, 20263K+
Oct 29, 20263K+
Oct 28, 20263K+
Oct 27, 20263K+
Oct 16, 20263K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. So far:Rank #3721 → #3678
    • Released 1.1.9 (was 1.1.8)
  2. Rank #3805 → #3716Downloads +8.7%
    • Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.199%
  • Other0.8%

Rating trend

4.3★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.1.9
Requires WordPress
–
Tested up to
7.1.4
Requires PHP
–
First released
Nov 27, 2025
Last updated
Nov 4, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Dam Spam

How many websites use Dam Spam?

Dam Spam is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,678 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Dam Spam been downloaded?

23,855 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 58 times. See download stats

When was Dam Spam last updated?

Version 1.1.9 came out on Nov 4, 2026 (4 days ago). See every release

Is Dam Spam compatible with the latest WordPress?

Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.

Does Dam Spam have known security vulnerabilities?

None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Dam Spam up to date. See its security record

Is Dam Spam still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 4 days ago. Its authors resolved 1 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.

What rating does Dam Spam have?

4.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Dam Spam?

The plugins most like Dam Spam, by the tags they share, are Zero Spam for WordPress (20K+), Akismet Anti-spam (5M+) and WP Armour (400K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.3

★★★★★

4 reviews

  • 5 stars: 3 reviews, 75%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
75%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
25%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Dam Spam
Estimated installs≈ 3,650
Reported installs3K+
Rating4.3
Reviews4
Total downloads23.9K
AuthorWeb Guy
First releasedNov 27, 2025
Version1.1.9
Requires WP–
Requires PHP–
Last updatedNov 4, 2026

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