Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Spider Blocker currently ranks #1277 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1249, first reached on Jul 26, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 20K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 43 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 25% versus the month before (57/day).
- The latest release, v1.3.7, shipped on May 7, 2024 (893 days ago) — release #29 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #1277 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1266 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1255 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1252 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 20,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 18 |
| 2026-09-30 | 122 |
| 2026-08-31 | 60 |
| 2026-07-31 | 43 |
| 2026-06-30 | 21 |
| 2026-05-31 | 24 |
| 2026-04-30 | 38 |
| 2026-03-31 | 23 |
| 2026-02-28 | 16 |
| 2026-01-31 | 23 |
| 2025-12-31 | 32 |
| 2025-11-30 | 22 |
| 2025-10-31 | 27 |
| 2025-09-30 | 16 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Niteo |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3.7 |
| Versions released | 29 |
| Last updated | 2024-05-07 |
| Added to directory | 2015-10-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
SpiderBlocker will block most common bots that consume bandwidth and slow down your blog.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Spider Blocker?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is Spider Blocker?
As of October 17, 2026, Spider Blocker ranks #1277 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1249.
When was Spider Blocker last updated?
Spider Blocker was last updated on May 7, 2024 (version 1.3.7). It has shipped 29 releases in total.
Who makes Spider Blocker?
Spider Blocker is developed by Niteo. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2015.
