Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Honeypot Anti-Spam currently ranks #1686 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1682, first reached on Sep 17, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 45 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 10% versus the month before (40/day).
- The latest release, v1.1.1, shipped on May 28, 2026 (141 days ago) — release #9 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1686 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1685 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1687 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1691 |
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 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
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 | 42 |
| 2026-09-30 | 58 |
| 2026-08-31 | 53 |
| 2026-07-31 | 38 |
| 2026-06-30 | 82 |
| 2026-05-31 | 123 |
| 2026-04-30 | 15 |
| 2026-03-31 | 14 |
| 2026-02-28 | 12 |
| 2026-01-31 | 6 |
| 2025-12-31 | 5 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3 |
| 2025-10-31 | 10 |
| 2025-09-30 | 16 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | RaiolaNetworks |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.1 |
| Versions released | 9 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-28 |
| Added to directory | 2020-04-29 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Stop comment spam in WordPress with the honeypot technique. No captcha, no setup, lightweight and invisible to your visitors.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Honeypot Anti-Spam?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Honeypot Anti-Spam?
As of October 16, 2026, Honeypot Anti-Spam ranks #1686 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1682.
When was Honeypot Anti-Spam last updated?
Honeypot Anti-Spam was last updated on May 28, 2026 (version 1.1.1). It has shipped 9 releases in total.
Who makes Honeypot Anti-Spam?
Honeypot Anti-Spam is developed by RaiolaNetworks. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2020.
