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User Spam Remover

v1.1

by Joel · updated 2 years ago

Automatically removes spam user registrations and other old, unused user accounts. Blocks annoying e-mail to administrator after new registrations.

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Rank
#5,907
Down16 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,440
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
57.9K
57,917 all-time
Rating
4.1/5
18 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +40% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~30d

User Spam Remover at a glance

User Spam Remover is a WordPress plugin by Joel with 1K+ active installs, the #5,907 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 15 times, 40% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.1 out of 5 from 18 reviews. Version 1.1 came out on Mar 3, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.4.14. Among the 244 plugins tagged “registration”, it ranks #17. It was first released in 2010.

Chart time range

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

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Downloads over time

Download stats

467 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
User Spam Remover Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.2040Oct 10Oct 15Oct 20Oct 25Oct 29Nov 3Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.4.14
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DateUser Spam Remover
Nov 8, 202614
Nov 7, 202612
Nov 6, 202615
Nov 5, 202614
Nov 4, 20268
Nov 3, 202619
Nov 2, 202655
Nov 1, 202620
Oct 31, 202618
Oct 30, 202617
Oct 29, 202614
Oct 28, 202610
Oct 27, 202611
Oct 26, 202623
Oct 25, 202619
Oct 24, 202628
Oct 23, 202611
Oct 22, 202617
Oct 21, 202614
Oct 20, 202614
Oct 19, 202619
Oct 18, 20268
Oct 17, 20269
Oct 16, 20268
Oct 15, 202611
Oct 14, 202616
Oct 13, 202611
Oct 12, 202611
Oct 11, 20269
Oct 10, 202612

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,434 · -8.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.1.5K1.5K1.6KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.4.14
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20261,434
Nov 8, 20261,441
Nov 7, 20261,436
Nov 5, 20261,436
Nov 4, 20261,440
Nov 3, 20261,438
Nov 2, 20261,439
Nov 1, 20261,442
Oct 31, 20261,440
Oct 30, 20261,447
Oct 29, 20261,447
Oct 28, 20261,452
Oct 27, 20261,559

Rank over time

#5,907 · down 31 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#5.9K#5.9K#5.9KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.4.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#5,907
Nov 8, 2026#5,891
Nov 7, 2026#5,906
Nov 6, 2026#5,906
Nov 5, 2026#5,904
Nov 4, 2026#5,903
Nov 3, 2026#5,892
Nov 2, 2026#5,894
Nov 1, 2026#5,887
Oct 31, 2026#5,892
Oct 30, 2026#5,873
Oct 29, 2026#5,877
Oct 28, 2026#5,880
Oct 27, 2026#5,876

Growth %

Average -0.64% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-0.49%
Nov 8, 2026+0.35%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 2026-0.28%
Nov 4, 2026+0.14%
Nov 3, 2026-0.07%
Nov 2, 2026-0.21%
Nov 1, 2026+0.14%
Oct 31, 2026-0.48%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 2026-0.34%
Oct 28, 2026-6.86%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.4.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20261K+
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #5880 → #5904Downloads +28%
    • Tested up to 6.4.13 → 6.4.14

Versions in use

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

  • v1.177%
  • v1.020%
  • v0.92.9%

Rating trend

4.1★★★★★18 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.1
Requires WordPress
3.9
Tested up to
6.4.14
Requires PHP
–
First released
Aug 27, 2010
Last updated
Mar 3, 2024
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about User Spam Remover

How many websites use User Spam Remover?

User Spam Remover is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,907 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has User Spam Remover been downloaded?

57,917 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 15 times. See download stats

When was User Spam Remover last updated?

Version 1.1 came out on Mar 3, 2024 (2 years ago). See every release

Is User Spam Remover compatible with the latest WordPress?

User Spam Remover’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.4.14, 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.

Does User Spam Remover have known security vulnerabilities?

Yes: 1 known vulnerability affects version 1.1, according to WPVulnerability’s database. See its security record

Is User Spam Remover still maintained?

Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does User Spam Remover have?

4.1 out of 5 from 18 reviews on WordPress.org. 56% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to User Spam Remover?

The plugins most like User Spam Remover, by the tags they share, are Login as User (30K+), New User Approve (20K+) and Akismet Anti-spam (5M+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.1

★★★★★

18 reviews

  • 5 stars: 10 reviews, 56%
  • 4 stars: 5 reviews, 28%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 3 reviews, 17%
Positive
83%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
17%1–2★
  • About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.2.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.

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User Spam Remover
Estimated installs≈ 1,440
Reported installs1K+
Rating4.1
Reviews18
Total downloads57.9K
AuthorJoel
First releasedAug 27, 2010
Version1.1
Requires WP3.9
Requires PHP–
Last updatedMar 3, 2024

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