A1JSpamGuard
by A1JBot · Security
A1JSpamGuard is a simple and efficient WordPress plugin to block spam in comments, registration forms, and contact forms.
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Health
C 64/100
Stale · Few reviews
Active installs
10+
≈17 estimated
Momentum
+52%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: “anti spam”, “comment spam” and “form protection” aren't earning a slot. You list them, but you're not in the first 24 results for those searches. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so free the slot for a search you can win.
64 health vs 66 average across 1,776 Security plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.4%
of downloads still active
At least 10 of 729 lifetime downloads are still running, in line with its category: the median Security plugin keeps 1.4%, across 1,060 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Security plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
Details
Recent review vibe
read from the latest 3 reviews to 2025-06-25Reviewers are uniformly happy, calling out a quick beginner-friendly setup, spam dropping to near zero, and no hit to site speed.
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Room to improve
Most to gain: Update recency
Updated 495 days ago, past the ~180 days where wp.org starts discounting
Tested up to WordPress 6.5.14; the current branch is 6.8
5.0★ over 3 reviews, smoothed to 4.15★ and held back under 25 reviews
4 of 5 tags set · short description in place
To rank higher: Last updated 495 days ago — ship an update; wp.org decays a listing's search weight after ~180 days.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
Not enough tracked days yet to call a direction. Momentum needs at least three keywords measured a week or more apart.
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| anti spam your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| comment spam your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| form protection your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| spam blocker your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
0 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days. 4 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- “anti spam”, “comment spam” and “form protection” aren't earning a slot. You list them, but you're not in the first 24 results for those searches. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so free the slot for a search you can win.
Daily downloads
Since 24 Jun 2025 · 495 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 75 · peaks are release surges
Directory rank
Ranked about #30,100 to #45,000, alongside the other plugins at 10+ installs. Plugins with the same install count swap places between wp.org requests, so this is where most of them sit. Checked monthly, last on 21 Oct 2026.
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
Downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites.
Not enough installs to measure. This needs at least 100 active sites; below that, a handful of downloads reads as tens of thousands.
Release cadence
No release in a yearHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
0
releases in the last 12 months
1.4y ago
latest release · v1.0.0 · 24 Jun 2025
1
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 100% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “10+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Modeled within the band wp.org reports; tightens as we track daily.
Install history since 24 Jun 2025
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ idforajob1.4y ago
If you’re looking for a reliable free solution to protect your WordPress site from spam, A1JSpamGuard delivers beyond expectations. I’ve tested multiple plugins, but this one stands out for its simplicity and efficiency—no paid plans, no gimmicks, just solid spam protection at no cost. The installation is quick, and the setup is beginner-friendly. Within minutes, my comment section went from chaos to calm, with spam dropping off completely. It doesn’t slow down your website or interfere with other plugins, which is a huge plus. Whether you’re running a personal blog or a small business site, A1JSpamGuard is a smart, budget-friendly way to keep spam at bay.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ vsnsoft1.4y ago
I’ve been struggling with spam comments and fake form submissions on my WordPress site for a long time. After trying a few plugins, I came across A1JSpamGuard — and it’s been a game changer! The setup was super simple, and it started blocking spam almost immediately without affecting my site’s performance. What I really love is how lightweight and effective it is — no bloat, just results. If you’re looking for a clean, reliable, and no-nonsense way to protect your site from spam, A1JSpamGuard is definitely the one to go for. Highly recommended!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ ITWORLD1.4y ago
I’ve tried several anti-spam plugins over the years, and A1JSpamGuard has been the best experience by far. It’s lightweight, easy to configure, and incredibly effective right out of the box. No annoying CAPTCHAs for users, yet it quietly filters out spam like a pro. Since activating it, my site has gone from dozens of spam comments daily to zero. It integrates smoothly with my theme and other plugins, and the performance impact is negligible. Support and updates are solid too. If you’re looking for a set-it-and-forget-it anti-spam tool, I highly recommend A1JSpamGuard. Thank you to the developers — this is the kind of plugin WordPress needs more of!
Read on wp.org ↗
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 6.8.2
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
2 of 8 pass · checked 1 Nov 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "A1JSpamGuard is a simple and efficient WordPress plugin to block spam in comments, registration forms, and..."
- ! Has a FAQ Only 2 questions in the FAQ; 3 or more gives an assistant something to match.
- ! FAQ asks real questions 0 of 2 FAQ entries are headings, not questions ("undefined").
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("ideal for", "who want").
- ! Names what it works with Names no plugin, service or platform it works with.
- ! Headings and lists 1 heading and 1 list; assistants quote headed sections and bullet lists, not paragraphs.
- ! Enough to quote 392 characters of description; under 1,000 there is little to quote.
- ! Tags match the text Only 0 of 4 tags appear in the text ("anti-spam", "comment spam", "form protection", "spam blocker" missing).
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
No tier crossings observed yet.
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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WP Armour – Honeypot Anti Spam 400K+ installs · 5.0★ · 2 shared tags A -
Honeypot Anti-Spam 10K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags B -
ActiveLayer Anti-Spam: Spam Protection for Forms & Comments 10K+ installs · 4.4★ · 2 shared tags A -
oopspam Anti-Spam: Spam Protection for WordPress Forms & Comments (No CAPTCHA) 6K+ installs · 4.7★ · 2 shared tags A -
Human Presence – Stop Form Spam Without ReCaptcha 1K+ installs · 4.4★ · 2 shared tags C -
WP referrer spam blacklist (fight 2040+ Referrer Spammers in (Google/Matomo) Analytics) 600+ installs · 4.0★ · 2 shared tags D
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