Active installs
5K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#2974
Peak #2970
Downloads / day
21
prev 39
Downloads (7d)
191
All-time downloads
106K
Days tracked
83
1 day▬
7 days▼ 2
30 days▲ 9
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Spam Destroyer currently ranks #2974 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2970, first reached on Oct 7, 2026.
- It is averaging 27 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 9% versus the month before (25/day).
- The latest release, v2.1.7, shipped on Apr 29, 2026 (170 days ago) — release #30 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #2974 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2980 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2983 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2980 |
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 | 5,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 5,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 6,000 |
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 | 21 |
| 2026-09-30 | 23 |
| 2026-08-31 | 32 |
| 2026-07-31 | 29 |
| 2026-06-30 | 28 |
| 2026-05-31 | 19 |
| 2026-04-30 | 431 |
| 2026-03-31 | 15 |
| 2026-02-28 | 8 |
| 2026-01-31 | 5 |
| 2025-12-31 | 11 |
| 2025-11-30 | 12 |
| 2025-10-31 | 17 |
| 2025-09-30 | 12 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ryan Hellyer |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.7 |
| Versions released | 30 |
| Last updated | 2026-04-29 |
| Added to directory | 2012-07-29 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Kills spam dead in it's tracks. Be gone evil demon spam!
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Spam Destroyer?
WordPress.org reports 5K+ active installs.
How popular is Spam Destroyer?
As of October 16, 2026, Spam Destroyer ranks #2974 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2970.
When was Spam Destroyer last updated?
Spam Destroyer was last updated on April 29, 2026 (version 2.1.7). It has shipped 30 releases in total.
Who makes Spam Destroyer?
Spam Destroyer is developed by Ryan Hellyer. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2012.
