WP-Blacklister
v1.2.1by Luke Mlsna · updated 14 years ago
Plugin tool for assembling lists of IP addresses, emails, and URLs from spam comments.
- Rank
- #19,489
- Down237 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 65
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.5K
- 4,484 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP-Blacklister at a glance
WP-Blacklister is a WordPress plugin by Luke Mlsna with 60+ active installs, the #19,489 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 1.2.1 came out on Jan 1, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 11 plugins tagged “moderate”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats46 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP-Blacklister |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 65 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 65 |
Rank over time
#19,489 · up 105 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #19,489 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,252 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,319 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #19,256 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,198 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,182 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #19,407 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #19,195 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #19,178 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #19,162 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #19,386 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #19,375 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #19,593 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #19,594 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -1.51% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.54% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.76% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.54% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.51% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +1.54% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.56% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.54% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
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
- 1.2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 3, 2012
- Last updated
- Jan 1, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP-Blacklister
How many websites use WP-Blacklister?
WP-Blacklister is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,489 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP-Blacklister been downloaded?
4,484 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was WP-Blacklister last updated?
Version 1.2.1 came out on Jan 1, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is WP-Blacklister compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP-Blacklister’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 WP-Blacklister still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP-Blacklister have?
No one has reviewed WP-Blacklister on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP-Blacklister?
The plugins most like WP-Blacklister, by the tags they share, are WP Mail SMTP by WPForms (4M+), Easy WP SMTP (500K+) and SureMail (200K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 65 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4.5K |
| Author | Luke Mlsna |
| First released | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Version | 1.2.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 1, 2013 |
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