ROB (rat out blocker)
v1.1.1by stasionok · updated 5 months ago
Restrict execution of certain external requests with partial url or even regex to prevent personal data leakage (as example)
- Rank
- #47,704
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.8K
- 2,783 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
ROB (rat out blocker) at a glance
ROB (rat out blocker) is a WordPress plugin by stasionok with 10+ active installs, the #47,704 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 100% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.1 came out on May 20, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 20 plugins tagged “safety”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats37 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | ROB (rat out blocker) |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -20.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#47,704 · down 9,074 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #47,704 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #37,024 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #44,021 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #47,939 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #44,427 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #44,443 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #46,149 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #38,630 |
Growth %
Average -1.70% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.67% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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.org- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Feb 4, 2020
- Last updated
- May 20, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about ROB (rat out blocker)
How many websites use ROB (rat out blocker)?
ROB (rat out blocker) 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 #47,704 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has ROB (rat out blocker) been downloaded?
2,783 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was ROB (rat out blocker) last updated?
Version 1.1.1 came out on May 20, 2026 (5 months ago).
Is ROB (rat out blocker) 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 ROB (rat out blocker) still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 5 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does ROB (rat out blocker) have?
No one has reviewed ROB (rat out blocker) on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to ROB (rat out blocker)?
The plugins most like ROB (rat out blocker), by the tags they share, are Spectra Legacy (1M+), Layout Grid Block (200K+) and Content Views (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.8K |
| Author | stasionok |
| First released | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | May 20, 2026 |
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