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Honeypot Toolkit

by Jeff Sterup

4.3★ (9 ratings)  ·  Current rank #9477

Active installs
400+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#9477
Peak #9461
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
20.2K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • Honeypot Toolkit currently ranks #9477 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • Its best position in our tracking is #9461, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
  • The latest release, v5.0.4, shipped on Feb 6, 2026 (183 days ago) — release #46 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.

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Details

AuthorJeff Sterup
Current version5.0.4
Versions released46
Last updated2026-02-06
Added to directory2017-12-22
Requires WordPress4.6.0+
Requires PHP
First tracked here2026-08-06
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Description

Automatically insert Project Honeypot links into your pages and block IP addresses that are listed on various block lists you can choose from.

Frequently asked questions

Is Honeypot Toolkit a free plugin?

Yes — Honeypot Toolkit is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.

How many websites use Honeypot Toolkit?

WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.

How popular is Honeypot Toolkit?

As of August 8, 2026, Honeypot Toolkit ranks #9477 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #9461.

When was Honeypot Toolkit last updated?

Honeypot Toolkit was last updated on February 6, 2026 (version 5.0.4). It has shipped 46 releases in total.

Who makes Honeypot Toolkit?

Honeypot Toolkit is developed by Jeff Sterup. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2017.