Active installs
20K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#1255
Peak #1249
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
618.8K
Days tracked
37
1 day▬
7 days▼ 2
30 days▼ 3
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Spider Blocker currently ranks #1255 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1249, first reached on Jul 26, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.3.7, shipped on May 7, 2024 (846 days ago) — release #29 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 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
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 August 31, 2026, Spider Blocker ranks #1255 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.
