Banhammer – Monitor Site Traffic, Block Bad Users and Bots
4.4★ (19 ratings) · Current rank #5683
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Banhammer – Monitor Site Traffic, Block Bad Users and Bots currently ranks #5683 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v3.5.2, shipped on Apr 19, 2026 (110 days ago) — release #42 since the plugin joined the directory in 2018.
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Details
| Author | Jeff Starr |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.5.2 |
| Versions released | 42 |
| Last updated | 2026-04-19 |
| Added to directory | 2018-01-19 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Monitor traffic and ban unwanted visitors. Block any user or IP address so they can't access your site.
Frequently asked questions
Is Banhammer – Monitor Site Traffic, Block Bad Users and Bots a free plugin?
Yes — Banhammer – Monitor Site Traffic, Block Bad Users and Bots is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Banhammer – Monitor Site Traffic, Block Bad Users and Bots?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Banhammer – Monitor Site Traffic, Block Bad Users and Bots?
As of August 7, 2026, Banhammer – Monitor Site Traffic, Block Bad Users and Bots ranks #5683 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Banhammer – Monitor Site Traffic, Block Bad Users and Bots last updated?
Banhammer – Monitor Site Traffic, Block Bad Users and Bots was last updated on April 19, 2026 (version 3.5.2). It has shipped 42 releases in total.
Who makes Banhammer – Monitor Site Traffic, Block Bad Users and Bots?
Banhammer – Monitor Site Traffic, Block Bad Users and Bots is developed by Jeff Starr. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2018.
