Spam Protection | Maspik
by yonifre · Security
Also makes 6 other plugins · 41.1K+ installs across the portfolio →
Blocks spam the moment you activate it. No CAPTCHA, no setup, no API key. Multi-Layer. Just install and forget.
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Health
A 91/100
no flags
Active installs
30K+
≈39K estimated
Momentum
-49%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “contact forms” and “antispam” for “anti copy” and “comment spam”. “contact forms” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #13. “anti copy” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “antispam” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #12. “comment spam” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
91 health vs 66 average across 1,778 Security plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.8%
of downloads still active
At least 30K of 1.1M lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Security plugin keeps 1.4%, across 1,061 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.
This plugin shipped 23 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
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.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 5 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.7★ over 87 reviews, smoothed to 4.48★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
4 of 5 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
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.
28
Momentum
Losing ground
-1.7
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
7%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-1.6
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| activate | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| spam protection | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| spam your tag | #3 | #4 | 0 |
| spam users | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| spam filter | #3 | #4 | up 1 |
| block spam | #3 | #4 | 0 |
| stop spam | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| anti spam your tag | #5 | #5 | 0 |
| protection | #6 | #6 | up 1 |
| anti copy | #4 | #5 | down 1 |
| layer | #6 | #6 | down 1 |
| form spam | #5 | #5 | down 1 |
| comment spam | #5 | #5 | down 1 |
| no spam | #5 | #6 | down 1 |
| honeypot your tag | #8 | #5 | 0 |
| anti spam plugin | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| anti spam bot | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| comment protection | #6 | #6 | down 2 |
| email protection | #6 | #8 | 0 |
| ai protection | #6 | #6 | 0 |
362 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 300 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Swap “contact forms” and “antispam” for “anti copy” and “comment spam”. “contact forms” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #13. “anti copy” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “antispam” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #12. “comment spam” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “antispam”. #12 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
- One page off on “contact forms”. #13 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,490 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 66K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
23
releases in the last 12 months
5d ago
latest release · v3.1.4 · 28 Oct 2026
88
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. 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 “30K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 14 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 90% of the way through.
Install history since 22 Sep 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ keshetstudio5mo ago
I’ve tested quite a few anti-spam plugins over the years, and this one is by far one of the most effective and lightweight solutions I’ve found. Installation took less than a minute, there was almost no configuration required, and spam submissions dropped dramatically right away. What I really like is that it works quietly in the background without annoying CAPTCHAs that can hurt conversion rates. It’s fast, reliable, regularly updated, and does exactly what it promises. A must-have plugin for any WordPress website using contact forms. Highly recommended! 👏
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ hiriwhi6mo ago
Thanks for creating this amazing WP plugin. Legends!!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ dominmax6mo ago
Textarea Fields disappeard and you can’t add spam keyfrases anymore.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ joeysampson8mo ago
It blocked over 100 user enumeration attempts a day for my site. Highly effective and easy to use. Thanks!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ galklil10mo ago
Not only does this plugin work perfectly, but when I ran into an issue it couldn’t solve, the developer personally responded, updated the plugin, and now it blocks all spam on my website. I would happily pay for this. Thank you, Yoni!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ saripuhakka11mo ago
I have only had this for about a week, and so far, it is everything I needed. Thank you.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ gehel11mo ago
J’utilise Maspik depuis bientôt un an et il me donne entière satisfaction.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ mstudioIL1.0y ago
Block almost 300 spam message in 30 days.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 2.9.1 Bug fix – Divi Contact Forms: phone fields were wrongly detected as spam in some cases. 2.9.1
- — Version 2.9.0 Security – Comprehensive security hardening across the plugin. New feature – Spam log now supports column filtering and sorting with server-side pagination, making it easy to find specific entries even with thousands of 2.9.0
- — Version 2.8.1 Improvement – License activation form UI/UX improved. Improvement – Improved Import and export options, now work properly for all settings. Improvement – WooCommerce registration form spam check now works better when reg 2.8.1
- — Version 2.8.0 Enhanced – Maspik Matrix feature is now free for all users – 100 free checks every month, Pro users get unlimited checks Note – Local checks are not counted towards the monthly limit, only API calls are counted. New feat 2.8.0
- — Version 2.7.3 Improvement – Improved Gravity Forms integration. Improvement – Improved WordPress comments integration. Improvement – Improved BuddyPress integration. Improvement – Maspik Matrix now have 3 modes: IP only, IP + banned w 2.7.3
- — Version 2.7.2 Improvement – Improved country detection when using Cloudflare proxy IPs. Improvement – Improved Maspik Matrix performance and accuracy. Added – Usage statistics for Maspik Matrix. 2.7.2
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 9 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (3.1.4). Sites still on an older version should update.
- 2026-08-12 CVE-2026-28003 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.9.1 Patched in 2.9.2
- Patched Medium · 4.4 Maspik – Spam blacklist <= 2.1.2 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2024-10-02 CVE-2024-9182 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.1.2 Patched in 2.1.3
- Patched Medium · 4.4 Maspik – Spam blacklist <= 0.10.6 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via settings ↗2024-02-12 CVE-2024-25101 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 0.10.6 Patched in 0.10.7
- Patched Medium · 6.1 Maspik – Spam blacklist <= 0.9.2 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via efas_add_to_log ↗2023-11-21 CVE-2023-48272 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 0.9.2 Patched in 0.9.3
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 4 languages, 0 at 90% or more
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
8 of 8 pass · checked 27 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Blocks spam the moment you activate it. No CAPTCHA, no setup, no API key. Multi-Layer. Just install and for..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 7 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 7 of 7 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("built for", "designed for").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Elementor, Divi, Bricks and 8 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 16 headings and 11 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 6,365 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "antispam" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2025-08-25 20K+ → 30K+ up after 4 days in tier
- 2025-08-21 30K+ → 20K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2025-08-20 20K+ → 30K+ up after 654 days in tier
- 2023-11-05 10K+ → 20K+ up after 361 days in tier
- 2022-11-09 9K+ → 10K+ up after 36 days in tier
- 2022-10-04 8K+ → 9K+ up after 17 days in tier
- 2022-09-17 6K+ → 8K+ up after 75 days in tier
- 2022-07-04 5K+ → 6K+ up after 21 days in tier
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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Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection 5M+ installs · 4.7★ · 3 shared tags A -
Anti-Spam, Spam FireWall by CleanTalk 200K+ installs · 4.8★ · 3 shared tags A -
Gravity Forms Zero Spam 100K+ installs · 4.2★ · 3 shared tags A -
oopspam Anti-Spam: Spam Protection for WordPress Forms & Comments (No CAPTCHA) 6K+ installs · 4.7★ · 3 shared tags A -
Spam Destroyer 5K+ installs · 4.5★ · 3 shared tags B -
Honeypot Anti Spam for Forminator Forms 1K+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags C
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