WPCF7 Anti-spam
v1.0by cronagency · updated 6 years ago
Upload wpcf7_antispam folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress Configure the …
- Rank
- #40,770
- Up1,668 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.4K
- 1,419 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WPCF7 Anti-spam at a glance
WPCF7 Anti-spam is a WordPress plugin by cronagency with 10+ active installs, the #40,770 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Apr 2, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.2.30. Among the 197 plugins tagged “cf7”, it ranks #130. 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 stats26 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WPCF7 Anti-spam |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#40,770 · up 1,485 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #40,770 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #42,438 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #37,354 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #48,414 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #46,435 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #43,034 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #44,405 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #39,725 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #42,255 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% 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 | -3.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +36.36% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -8.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
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 5.2.29 → 5.2.30
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.1
- Tested up to
- 5.2.30
- Requires PHP
- 5.3
- First released
- Jan 21, 2020
- Last updated
- Apr 2, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WPCF7 Anti-spam
How many websites use WPCF7 Anti-spam?
WPCF7 Anti-spam 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 #40,770 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WPCF7 Anti-spam been downloaded?
1,419 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was WPCF7 Anti-spam last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Apr 2, 2020 (6 years ago).
Is WPCF7 Anti-spam compatible with the latest WordPress?
WPCF7 Anti-spam’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.2.30, 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 WPCF7 Anti-spam still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WPCF7 Anti-spam have?
No one has reviewed WPCF7 Anti-spam on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WPCF7 Anti-spam?
The plugins most like WPCF7 Anti-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
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.4K |
| Author | cronagency |
| First released | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.1 |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 |
| Last updated | Apr 2, 2020 |
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