Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Exact Match Disallowed Comment & Contact Forms currently ranks #16436 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #16321, first reached on Jul 30, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.3.1, shipped on Nov 17, 2025 (287 days ago) — release #6 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #16436 |
| 2026-07-31 | #16363 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 100 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100 |
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Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Ryan Howard |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3.1 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2025-11-17 |
| Added to directory | 2020-09-15 |
| Requires WordPress | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Change the default WordPress comment blocklist functionality to exact match and save entries marked as spam for review.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Exact Match Disallowed Comment & Contact Forms?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Exact Match Disallowed Comment & Contact Forms?
As of August 31, 2026, Exact Match Disallowed Comment & Contact Forms ranks #16436 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #16321.
When was Exact Match Disallowed Comment & Contact Forms last updated?
Exact Match Disallowed Comment & Contact Forms was last updated on November 17, 2025 (version 1.3.1). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes Exact Match Disallowed Comment & Contact Forms?
Exact Match Disallowed Comment & Contact Forms is developed by Ryan Howard. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2020.
