GM Block Bots
v2.0.2by mickmel · updated 9 years ago
This blocks semalt.com, buttons-for-website.com and others with a 403 Forbidden message so that they no longer show up in your Google Analytics stats.
- Rank
- #7,349
- Down11 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 855
- 800+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 76.7K
- 76,699 all-time
- Rating
- 4.4/5
- 16 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
GM Block Bots at a glance
GM Block Bots is a WordPress plugin by mickmel with 800+ active installs, the #7,349 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, 60% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.4 out of 5 from 16 reviews. Version 2.0.2 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. It leads the 4 plugins tagged “botnet”. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats154 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | GM Block Bots |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 857 · -2.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 857 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 856 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 861 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 861 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 853 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 858 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 858 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 856 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 861 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 858 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 859 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 875 |
Rank over time
#7,349 · down 10 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #7,349 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,338 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,348 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,326 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,314 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,314 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,355 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,326 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,330 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,340 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,310 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,350 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,341 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,339 |
Growth %
Average -0.17% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.29% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.94% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.58% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.58% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.35% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.83% |
Active installs band
800+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 800+ |
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 #7341 → #7314
- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.0100%
Rating trend
4.4★★★★★16 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 22, 2015
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about GM Block Bots
How many websites use GM Block Bots?
GM Block Bots is active on 800+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,349 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has GM Block Bots been downloaded?
76,699 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats
When was GM Block Bots last updated?
Version 2.0.2 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago).
Is GM Block Bots compatible with the latest WordPress?
GM Block Bots’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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 GM Block Bots still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does GM Block Bots have?
4.4 out of 5 from 16 reviews on WordPress.org. 81% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to GM Block Bots?
The plugins most like GM Block Bots, by the tags they share, are Blackhole for Bad Bots (30K+), Shield Security (30K+) and Spider Blocker (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.4
★★★★★
16 reviews
- 5 stars: 13 reviews, 81%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 6%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 13%
- Positive
- 88%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 13%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.5.
- Each new 1★ review takes 6 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 855 |
| Reported installs | 800+ |
| Rating | 4.4 |
| Reviews | 16 |
| Total downloads | 76.7K |
| Author | mickmel |
| First released | Mar 22, 2015 |
| Version | 2.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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