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EDH Bad Bots

50+ installs · #21,066 most popular

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Blackhole for Bad Bots

Shares 2 of EDH Bad Bots's 5 tags.

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BBQ Firewall

100K+ active installs.

Best rated

BBQ Firewall

4.9 out of 5 from 160 reviews.

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Blackhole for Bad Bots

Updated on Nov 6, 2026.

1. 1

   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.

   Installs

   30K+

   Rank

   #1,042

   Rating

   4.7(148)

   Updated

   2 days ago

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2. 2

   BBQ Firewall

   by Jeff Starr

   The fastest firewall plugin for WordPress. Protect against a wide range of threats with minimal performance impact.

   Installs

   100K+

   Rank

   #346

   Rating

   4.9(160)

   Updated

   2 days ago

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   Shield Security

   by Paul

   Smart WordPress security that blocks bots automatically, guides you to what matters, and repairs problems — without drowning you in noise.

   Installs

   30K+

   Rank

   #938

   Rating

   4.8(1K)

   Updated

   12 days ago

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