Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Antispam Bee currently ranks #84 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 12,710 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 320% versus the month before (3,027/day).
- The latest release, v2.11.13, shipped on Aug 23, 2026 (8 days ago) — release #44 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #84 |
| 2026-07-31 | #84 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 700,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 700,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 5,684 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,357 |
| 2026-06-30 | 3,865 |
| 2026-05-31 | 12,314 |
| 2026-04-30 | 9,239 |
| 2026-03-31 | 135,637 |
| 2026-02-28 | 972 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1,178 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1,196 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1,433 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1,741 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4,306 |
| 2025-08-31 | 2,295 |
| 2025-07-31 | 4,774 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1,199 |
| 2025-05-31 | 1,013 |
| 2025-04-30 | 1,888 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1,691 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1,678 |
| 2025-01-31 | 1,936 |
| 2024-12-31 | 2,172 |
| 2024-11-30 | 3,696 |
| 2024-10-31 | 949 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1,204 |
| 2024-08-31 | 765 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | pluginkollektiv |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.11.13 |
| Versions released | 44 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-23 |
| Added to directory | 2009-01-10 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Sophisticated antispam plugin for effective daily comment and trackback spam-fighting. Built with data protection and privacy in mind.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Antispam Bee?
WordPress.org reports 700K+ active installs.
How popular is Antispam Bee?
As of August 31, 2026, Antispam Bee ranks #84 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Antispam Bee last updated?
Antispam Bee was last updated on August 23, 2026 (version 2.11.13). It has shipped 44 releases in total.
Who makes Antispam Bee?
Antispam Bee is developed by pluginkollektiv. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2009.
