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Stop Signup Spam

v1.1.0

by lelandf · updated 9 years ago

Check user registration info against the Stop Forum Spam database before allowing registration

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Rank
#10,695
Down35 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 334
300+ reported · High
Total downloads
6.3K
6,322 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +0% (30d)·Toward 400+ · ETA unknown

Stop Signup Spam at a glance

Stop Signup Spam is a WordPress plugin by lelandf with 300+ active installs, the #10,695 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.1.0 came out on May 31, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 674 plugins tagged “spam”, it ranks #78. It was first released in 2017.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

159 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Stop Signup Spam Compare series
Downloads over time: 29 days across 1 series.510Oct 10Oct 15Oct 19Oct 24Oct 29Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateStop Signup Spam
Nov 7, 20267
Nov 6, 20268
Nov 5, 20262
Nov 4, 20265
Nov 3, 20268
Nov 2, 20268
Nov 1, 202611
Oct 31, 20265
Oct 30, 20262
Oct 29, 20263
Oct 28, 20268
Oct 27, 20266
Oct 26, 20266
Oct 25, 20268
Oct 24, 20267
Oct 23, 20264
Oct 22, 20264
Oct 21, 20264
Oct 20, 20264
Oct 19, 20268
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20264
Oct 16, 20264
Oct 15, 20264
Oct 14, 20269
Oct 13, 20265
Oct 12, 20263
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20267

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 334 · -2.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.335340Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 2026334
Nov 8, 2026335
Nov 7, 2026336
Nov 5, 2026335
Nov 4, 2026336
Nov 3, 2026335
Nov 2, 2026335
Nov 1, 2026336
Oct 31, 2026336
Oct 30, 2026336
Oct 29, 2026336
Oct 28, 2026335
Oct 27, 2026342

Rank over time

#10,695 · down 6 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#10.6K#10.7K#10.7K#10.7KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#10,695
Nov 8, 2026#10,660
Nov 7, 2026#10,666
Nov 6, 2026#10,663
Nov 5, 2026#10,665
Nov 4, 2026#10,647
Nov 3, 2026#10,665
Nov 2, 2026#10,655
Nov 1, 2026#10,638
Oct 31, 2026#10,644
Oct 30, 2026#10,631
Oct 29, 2026#10,656
Oct 28, 2026#10,691
Oct 27, 2026#10,689

Growth %

Average -0.18% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-2%0%2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-0.30%
Nov 8, 2026-0.30%
Nov 7, 2026+0.15%
Nov 5, 2026-0.30%
Nov 4, 2026+0.30%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 2026-0.30%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 2026+0.30%
Oct 28, 2026-2.05%

Active installs band

300+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.290300310Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026300+
Nov 8, 2026300+
Nov 7, 2026300+
Nov 6, 2026300+
Nov 5, 2026300+
Nov 4, 2026300+
Nov 3, 2026300+
Nov 2, 2026300+
Nov 1, 2026300+
Oct 31, 2026300+
Oct 30, 2026300+
Oct 29, 2026300+
Oct 28, 2026300+
Oct 27, 2026300+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #10691 → #10665Downloads +75%
    • Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.1100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.1.0
Requires WordPress
2.7.0
Tested up to
4.7.39
Requires PHP
–
First released
May 8, 2017
Last updated
May 31, 2017
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Stop Signup Spam

How many websites use Stop Signup Spam?

Stop Signup Spam is active on 300+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #10,695 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Stop Signup Spam been downloaded?

6,322 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats

When was Stop Signup Spam last updated?

Version 1.1.0 came out on May 31, 2017 (9 years ago).

Is Stop Signup Spam compatible with the latest WordPress?

Stop Signup Spam’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 Stop Signup Spam still maintained?

Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Stop Signup Spam have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Stop Signup Spam?

The plugins most like Stop Signup Spam, by the tags they share, are Akismet Anti-spam (5M+), Anti-Spam, Spam FireWall by CleanTalk (200K+) and Gravity Forms Zero Spam (100K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review 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★

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Stop Signup Spam
Estimated installs≈ 334
Reported installs300+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads6.3K
Authorlelandf
First releasedMay 8, 2017
Version1.1.0
Requires WP2.7.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedMay 31, 2017

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