Delete Spam Daily
v1.0.2by brockangelo · updated 17 years ago
Uses wp_cron to delete comments each day that are marked "spam" in the database.
- Rank
- #18,156
- Up19 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 77
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 9.8K
- 9,818 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Delete Spam Daily at a glance
Delete Spam Daily is a WordPress plugin by brockangelo with 70+ active installs, the #18,156 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.2 came out on May 28, 2009, more than 17 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.7.1. Among the 81 plugins tagged “delete”, it ranks #21. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats76 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Delete Spam Daily |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 77 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 77 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 77 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 77 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 75 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 76 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 77 |
Rank over time
#18,156 · up 221 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #18,156 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,175 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,181 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,201 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,191 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,385 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,275 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,343 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,337 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,371 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,360 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,374 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,377 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.66% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.33% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -1.32% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.32% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +1.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.32% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.33% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.60% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.1.0
- Tested up to
- 2.7.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 25, 2009
- Last updated
- May 28, 2009
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Delete Spam Daily
How many websites use Delete Spam Daily?
Delete Spam Daily is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,156 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Delete Spam Daily been downloaded?
9,818 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Delete Spam Daily last updated?
Version 1.0.2 came out on May 28, 2009 (17 years ago).
Is Delete Spam Daily compatible with the latest WordPress?
Delete Spam Daily’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.7.1, 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 Delete Spam Daily still maintained?
Its last release was 17 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Delete Spam Daily have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Delete Spam Daily?
The plugins most like Delete Spam Daily, by the tags they share, are Delete Pending Comments (8K+), Akismet Anti-spam (5M+) and Anti-Spam, Spam FireWall by CleanTalk (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
Compare with competitors
Add up to 1 competitor. No account needed.
| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 77 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 9.8K |
| Author | brockangelo |
| First released | May 25, 2009 |
| Version | 1.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.1.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 28, 2009 |
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The best anti-spam protection to block spam comments and spam in a contact form. The most trusted antispam solution for WordPress and WooCommerce.
- Rank
- #8
- Installs
- 5M+
- 4.7
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- Installs
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