Active installs
200K+
0.1% of tracked installs
Rank
#243
Peak #243
Downloads / day
3,667
prev 3,162
Downloads (7d)
130,496
All-time downloads
24.9M
Days tracked
5
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Anti-Spam by CleanTalk currently ranks #243 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 17,698 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v6.85, shipped on Aug 6, 2026 (4 days ago) — release #531 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | CleanTalk Inc |
|---|---|
| Current version | 6.85 |
| Versions released | 531 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-06 |
| Added to directory | 2012-05-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Top-rated antispam for contact forms, comments, WooCommerce, eCommerce, and login. No CAPTCHAs, no friction, just background anti spam protection.
Frequently asked questions
Is Anti-Spam by CleanTalk a free plugin?
Yes — Anti-Spam by CleanTalk is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Anti-Spam by CleanTalk?
WordPress.org reports 200K+ active installs.
How popular is Anti-Spam by CleanTalk?
As of August 10, 2026, Anti-Spam by CleanTalk ranks #243 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Anti-Spam by CleanTalk last updated?
Anti-Spam by CleanTalk was last updated on August 6, 2026 (version 6.85). It has shipped 531 releases in total.
Who makes Anti-Spam by CleanTalk?
Anti-Spam by CleanTalk is developed by CleanTalk Inc. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2012.
