Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Anti-Spam by CleanTalk currently ranks #240 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 10,920 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 20% versus the month before (13,574/day).
- The latest release, v6.86, shipped on Aug 19, 2026 (12 days ago) — release #532 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #240 |
| 2026-07-31 | #243 |
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 | 200,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200,000 |
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 | 1,478 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3,803 |
| 2026-06-30 | 6,148 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3,636 |
| 2026-04-30 | 21,659 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3,334 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1,747 |
| 2026-01-31 | 3,043 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1,914 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1,126 |
| 2025-10-31 | 27,130 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5,028 |
| 2025-08-31 | 1,766 |
| 2025-07-31 | 2,041 |
| 2025-06-30 | 3,638 |
| 2025-05-31 | 1,454 |
| 2025-04-30 | 12,732 |
| 2025-03-31 | 7,891 |
| 2025-02-28 | 3,873 |
| 2025-01-31 | 23,113 |
| 2024-12-31 | 2,113 |
| 2024-11-30 | 3,806 |
| 2024-10-31 | 2,974 |
| 2024-09-30 | 5,245 |
| 2024-08-31 | 2,570 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | CleanTalk Inc |
|---|---|
| Current version | 6.86 |
| Versions released | 532 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-19 |
| Added to directory | 2012-05-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Top-rated antispam for contact forms, comments, WooCommerce, eCommerce, and login. No CAPTCHAs, no friction, just background anti spam protection.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Anti-Spam by CleanTalk?
WordPress.org reports 200K+ active installs.
How popular is Anti-Spam by CleanTalk?
As of August 31, 2026, Anti-Spam by CleanTalk ranks #240 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Anti-Spam by CleanTalk last updated?
Anti-Spam by CleanTalk was last updated on August 19, 2026 (version 6.86). It has shipped 532 releases in total.
Who makes Anti-Spam by CleanTalk?
Anti-Spam by CleanTalk is developed by CleanTalk Inc. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2012.
