Spam Notifier
v2.00by Flector · updated 1 year ago
The plugin sends an email message when a comment goes to the spam folder.
- Rank
- #22,437
- Down12 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 42
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.3K
- 3,347 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Spam Notifier at a glance
Spam Notifier is a WordPress plugin by Flector with 40+ active installs, the #22,437 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 2.00 came out on May 19, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 142 plugins tagged “antispam”, it ranks #56. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats80 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Spam Notifier |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 42 · +13.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 37 |
Rank over time
#22,437 · up 586 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #22,437 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #22,425 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #22,354 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #22,292 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,537 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #22,507 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #22,545 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #22,501 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,585 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,080 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #23,023 |
Growth %
Average +1.16% 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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +2.44% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +10.81% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +20%Installs 30+ → 40+
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.00100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.00
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 5.3
- First released
- Aug 21, 2014
- Last updated
- May 19, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Spam Notifier
How many websites use Spam Notifier?
Spam Notifier is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #22,437 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Spam Notifier been downloaded?
3,347 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Spam Notifier last updated?
Version 2.00 came out on May 19, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Spam Notifier compatible with the latest WordPress?
Spam Notifier’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 Spam Notifier still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Spam Notifier have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Spam Notifier?
The plugins most like Spam Notifier, by the tags they share, are Akismet Anti-spam (5M+), Anti-Spam, Spam FireWall by CleanTalk (200K+) and Spam Destroyer (5K+). 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★
Compare with competitors
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 42 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 3.3K |
| Author | Flector |
| First released | Aug 21, 2014 |
| Version | 2.00 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 |
| Last updated | May 19, 2025 |
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