Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Throws SPAM Away currently ranks #1445 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1436, first reached on Sep 27, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 65 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 77% versus the month before (287/day).
- The latest release, v3.9, shipped on Aug 26, 2026 (51 days ago) — release #40 since the plugin joined the directory in 2011.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1445 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1444 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1450 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1454 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | 55 |
| 2026-09-30 | 43 |
| 2026-08-31 | 237 |
| 2026-07-31 | 29 |
| 2026-06-30 | 36 |
| 2026-05-31 | 17 |
| 2026-04-30 | 35 |
| 2026-03-31 | 49 |
| 2026-02-28 | 55 |
| 2026-01-31 | 33 |
| 2025-12-31 | 20 |
| 2025-11-30 | 27 |
| 2025-10-31 | 43 |
| 2025-09-30 | 676 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | ウェブ屋のさとーさん |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.9 |
| Versions released | 40 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-26 |
| Added to directory | 2011-07-21 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
A powerful anti-spam plugin that silently discards spam comments without showing any error page.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Throws SPAM Away?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Throws SPAM Away?
As of October 16, 2026, Throws SPAM Away ranks #1445 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1436.
When was Throws SPAM Away last updated?
Throws SPAM Away was last updated on August 26, 2026 (version 3.9). It has shipped 40 releases in total.
Who makes Throws SPAM Away?
Throws SPAM Away is developed by ウェブ屋のさとーさん. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2011.
