DBD Mailto Encoder
v1.1by dubhunter · updated 16 years ago
Spam is one of the most frustrating things about the internet.
- Rank
- #16,823
- Down20 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 97
- 90+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7K
- 7,036 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
DBD Mailto Encoder at a glance
DBD Mailto Encoder is a WordPress plugin by dubhunter with 90+ active installs, the #16,823 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1 came out on May 3, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.9.2. It leads the 6 plugins tagged “spider”. It was first released in 2007.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats81 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | DBD Mailto Encoder |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 97 · -14.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 97 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 97 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 97 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 97 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 114 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 113 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 113 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 113 |
Rank over time
#16,823 · down 36 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #16,823 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,803 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #16,894 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,845 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #16,887 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,883 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #16,861 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,840 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,804 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,813 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,655 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,798 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,787 |
Growth %
Average -1.17% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.04% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -1.03% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -14.91% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.89% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
90+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0
- Tested up to
- 2.9.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 6, 2007
- Last updated
- May 3, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about DBD Mailto Encoder
How many websites use DBD Mailto Encoder?
DBD Mailto Encoder is active on 90+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #16,823 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has DBD Mailto Encoder been downloaded?
7,036 times in total since 2007. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was DBD Mailto Encoder last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on May 3, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is DBD Mailto Encoder compatible with the latest WordPress?
DBD Mailto Encoder’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, 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 DBD Mailto Encoder still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does DBD Mailto Encoder have?
No one has reviewed DBD Mailto Encoder on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to DBD Mailto Encoder?
The plugins most like DBD Mailto Encoder, by the tags they share, are Stop WP Emails Going to Spam (10K+), WP Mailto Links (7K+) and Akismet Anti-spam (5M+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 97 |
| Reported installs | 90+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 7K |
| Author | dubhunter |
| First released | Sep 6, 2007 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 3, 2010 |
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