Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Zero Spam for WordPress currently ranks #1201 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1186, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 20K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 1,067 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 1521% versus the month before (66/day).
- The latest release, v5.7.12, shipped on Oct 4, 2026 (12 days ago) — release #154 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1201 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1194 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1193 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1186 |
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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 215 |
| 2026-09-30 | 371 |
| 2026-08-31 | 79 |
| 2026-07-31 | 82 |
| 2026-06-30 | 100 |
| 2026-05-31 | 35 |
| 2026-04-30 | 148 |
| 2026-03-31 | 107 |
| 2026-02-28 | 118 |
| 2026-01-31 | 210 |
| 2025-12-31 | 14 |
| 2025-11-30 | 17 |
| 2025-10-31 | 60 |
| 2025-09-30 | 47 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ben Marshall |
|---|---|
| Current version | 5.7.12 |
| Versions released | 154 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-04 |
| Added to directory | 2014-07-21 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
No spam, no scams, just seamless experiences with Zero Spam for WordPress - the shield your site deserves.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Zero Spam for WordPress?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is Zero Spam for WordPress?
As of October 16, 2026, Zero Spam for WordPress ranks #1201 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1186.
When was Zero Spam for WordPress last updated?
Zero Spam for WordPress was last updated on October 4, 2026 (version 5.7.12). It has shipped 154 releases in total.
Who makes Zero Spam for WordPress?
Zero Spam for WordPress is developed by Ben Marshall. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2014.
