Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Block List Updater currently ranks #4215 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3488, first reached on Sep 25, 2026.
- It is averaging 14 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 16% versus the month before (12/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.2, shipped on Jun 24, 2026 (114 days ago) — release #9 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #4215 |
| 2026-09-30 | #4232 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3519 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3525 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 2,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 3,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 12 |
| 2026-09-30 | 13 |
| 2026-08-31 | 15 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10 |
| 2026-06-30 | 8 |
| 2026-05-31 | 5 |
| 2026-04-30 | 11 |
| 2026-03-31 | 8 |
| 2026-02-28 | 13 |
| 2026-01-31 | 9 |
| 2025-12-31 | 6 |
| 2025-11-30 | 17 |
| 2025-10-31 | 23 |
| 2025-09-30 | 22 |
| 2025-08-31 | 26 |
| 2025-07-31 | 31 |
| 2025-06-30 | 55 |
| 2025-05-31 | 9 |
| 2025-04-30 | 12 |
| 2025-03-31 | 10 |
| 2025-02-28 | 8 |
| 2025-01-31 | 14 |
| 2024-12-31 | 6 |
| 2024-11-30 | 8 |
| 2024-10-31 | 21 |
| 2024-09-30 | 27 |
| 2024-08-31 | 49 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | pluginkollektiv |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.2 |
| Versions released | 9 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-24 |
| Added to directory | 2014-11-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Automatic updating of the comment block list in WordPress with antispam keys from GitHub.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Block List Updater?
WordPress.org reports 2K+ active installs.
How popular is Block List Updater?
As of October 16, 2026, Block List Updater ranks #4215 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #3488.
When was Block List Updater last updated?
Block List Updater was last updated on June 24, 2026 (version 1.0.2). It has shipped 9 releases in total.
Who makes Block List Updater?
Block List Updater is developed by pluginkollektiv. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2014.
