Active installs
20K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#1250
Peak #1250
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All-time downloads
617.2K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Spider Blocker currently ranks #1250 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.3.7, shipped on May 7, 2024 (823 days ago) — release #29 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Active installs
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Details
| Author | Niteo |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3.7 |
| Versions released | 29 |
| Last updated | 2024-05-07 |
| Added to directory | 2015-10-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
SpiderBlocker will block most common bots that consume bandwidth and slow down your blog.
Frequently asked questions
Is Spider Blocker a free plugin?
Yes — Spider Blocker is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Spider Blocker?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is Spider Blocker?
As of August 8, 2026, Spider Blocker ranks #1250 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Spider Blocker last updated?
Spider Blocker was last updated on May 7, 2024 (version 1.3.7). It has shipped 29 releases in total.
Who makes Spider Blocker?
Spider Blocker is developed by Niteo. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2015.
