HonnyPotter
v1.2by Mrtn9 · updated 11 years ago
A honeypot for logging all failed login-attempts.
- Rank
- #48,163
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 11
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3K
- 2,990 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
HonnyPotter at a glance
HonnyPotter is a WordPress plugin by Mrtn9 with 10+ active installs, the #48,163 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 25% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2 came out on Dec 12, 2015, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 67 plugins tagged “honeypot”, it ranks #44. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats145 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | HonnyPotter |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 11 · -15.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#48,163 · down 2,855 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #48,163 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #44,594 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #39,952 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #39,869 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #42,966 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #45,308 |
Growth %
Average -1.38% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.69% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v1.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.3.1
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 12, 2015
- Last updated
- Dec 12, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about HonnyPotter
How many websites use HonnyPotter?
HonnyPotter is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #48,163 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has HonnyPotter been downloaded?
2,990 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was HonnyPotter last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on Dec 12, 2015 (10 years ago).
Is HonnyPotter compatible with the latest WordPress?
HonnyPotter’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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 HonnyPotter still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does HonnyPotter have?
No one has reviewed HonnyPotter on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to HonnyPotter?
The plugins most like HonnyPotter, by the tags they share, are CF7 Apps (300K+), Honeypot Anti-Spam (10K+) and Honeypot Anti Spam for Forminator Forms (1K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 11 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3K |
| Author | Mrtn9 |
| First released | Dec 12, 2015 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 12, 2015 |
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