Active installs
500+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#8834
Peak #8834
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
25.3K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Block Referer Spam currently ranks #8834 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.1.9.5, shipped on May 4, 2023 (1,191 days ago) — release #23 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
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Details
| Author | supersoju |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.9.5 |
| Versions released | 23 |
| Last updated | 2023-05-04 |
| Added to directory | 2015-07-16 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0.2+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Blocks referer/referral spam from accessing your site and cleans up your Google Analytics in the process!
Frequently asked questions
Is Block Referer Spam a free plugin?
Yes — Block Referer Spam is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Block Referer Spam?
WordPress.org reports 500+ active installs.
How popular is Block Referer Spam?
As of August 7, 2026, Block Referer Spam ranks #8834 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Block Referer Spam last updated?
Block Referer Spam was last updated on May 4, 2023 (version 1.1.9.5). It has shipped 23 releases in total.
Who makes Block Referer Spam?
Block Referer Spam is developed by supersoju. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2015.
