EDH Bad Bots
v1.7.4by EncodeDotHost · updated 5 months ago
A smart WordPress plugin that automatically blocks malicious bots and crawlers that ignore your site's robots.txt file.
- Rank
- #21,066
- Up169 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 51
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.4K
- 1,365 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- 0%
- 0 of 1 threads, last 2 months
EDH Bad Bots at a glance
EDH Bad Bots is a WordPress plugin by EncodeDotHost with 50+ active installs, the #21,066 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 13% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.7.4 came out on Jun 11, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 4 plugins tagged “hostname”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats131 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | EDH Bad Bots |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 51 · +10.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 51 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 51 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 51 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 51 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 51 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 46 |
Rank over time
#21,066 · up 553 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #21,066 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,235 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,295 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,348 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,221 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,486 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,265 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,257 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,304 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,539 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,367 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,619 |
Growth %
Average +0.86% 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 | +1.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +6.38% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -7.84% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +2.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +8.70% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -2.13% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +2.17% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #21619 → #21221Downloads +11.1%Installs 40+ → 50+
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.7100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.7.4
- Requires WordPress
- 6.2
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Sep 3, 2025
- Last updated
- Jun 11, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about EDH Bad Bots
How many websites use EDH Bad Bots?
EDH Bad Bots is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,066 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has EDH Bad Bots been downloaded?
1,365 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was EDH Bad Bots last updated?
Version 1.7.4 came out on Jun 11, 2026 (4 months ago).
Is EDH Bad Bots compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Is EDH Bad Bots still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 4 months ago. Its authors resolved 0 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does EDH Bad Bots have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to EDH Bad Bots?
The plugins most like EDH Bad Bots, by the tags they share, are Blackhole for Bad Bots (30K+), BBQ Firewall (100K+) and Shield Security (30K+). 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★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 51 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 1.4K |
| Author | EncodeDotHost |
| First released | Sep 3, 2025 |
| Version | 1.7.4 |
| Requires WP | 6.2 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Jun 11, 2026 |
Alternatives to EDH Bad Bots
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Blackhole for Bad Bots
by Jeff Starr
Blackhole is a WordPress security plugin that detects and traps bad bots in a virtual black hole, where they are denied access to your entire site.
- Rank
- #1,042
- Installs
- 30K+
- 4.7
BBQ Firewall
by Jeff Starr
The fastest firewall plugin for WordPress. Protect against a wide range of threats with minimal performance impact.
- Rank
- #346
- Installs
- 100K+
- 4.9
Shield Security
by Paul
Smart WordPress security that blocks bots automatically, guides you to what matters, and repairs problems — without drowning you in noise.
- Rank
- #938
- Installs
- 30K+
- 4.8
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