Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#45153
Peak #35285
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
1.9K
Days tracked
5
1 day▼ 9868
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- NerdTools Bad Bots Spam Defender currently ranks #45153 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #35285, first reached on Aug 9, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1, shipped on Jul 28, 2014 (4,397 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | NerdKey |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2014-07-28 |
| Added to directory | 2014-07-22 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.3+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Automatically denies comment access to known spammers in the NerdTools Bad Bots database.
Frequently asked questions
Is NerdTools Bad Bots Spam Defender a free plugin?
Yes — NerdTools Bad Bots Spam Defender is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use NerdTools Bad Bots Spam Defender?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is NerdTools Bad Bots Spam Defender?
As of August 10, 2026, NerdTools Bad Bots Spam Defender ranks #45153 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #35285.
When was NerdTools Bad Bots Spam Defender last updated?
NerdTools Bad Bots Spam Defender was last updated on July 28, 2014 (version 1.1). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes NerdTools Bad Bots Spam Defender?
NerdTools Bad Bots Spam Defender is developed by NerdKey. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2014.
