Active installs
100+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#13093
Peak #13079
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
9.1K
Days tracked
4
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Simple SpamCheck currently ranks #13093 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #13079, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.2, shipped on Jul 11, 2012 (5,142 days ago).
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | sdesalas |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2 |
| Versions released | — |
| Last updated | 2012-07-11 |
| Added to directory | 2012-05-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
This plugin allows WordPress to block over 95% of spam comments using a time-based hash.
Frequently asked questions
Is WP Simple SpamCheck a free plugin?
Yes — WP Simple SpamCheck is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use WP Simple SpamCheck?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is WP Simple SpamCheck?
As of August 9, 2026, WP Simple SpamCheck ranks #13093 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #13079.
When was WP Simple SpamCheck last updated?
WP Simple SpamCheck was last updated on July 11, 2012 (version 1.2).
Who makes WP Simple SpamCheck?
WP Simple SpamCheck is developed by sdesalas. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2012.
