Anti-Spam Protection – No API Key, GDPR Friendly
by fullworks · Security
Also makes 14 other plugins · 86.7K+ installs across the portfolio →
Block spam on Contact Form 7, WPForms & comments. No API key. GDPR compliant. Free for commercial use. No configuration needed.
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Health
A 89/100
no flags
Active installs
1K+
≈1.5K estimated
Momentum
+10%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “cf7”, “contact form 7” and “wpforms” for “key”, “no api key” and “commercial”. “cf7” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “key” sits at #8 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “contact form 7” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “no api key” sits at #13 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “wpforms” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “commercial” sits at #15 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
89 health vs 66 average across 1,778 Security plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.5%
of downloads still active
At least 1K of 68.7K lifetime downloads are still running, in line with 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 8 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
Most to gain: Rating quality
Updated 13 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
5.0★ over 12 reviews, smoothed to 4.27★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
To rank higher: Too few reviews to rank on quality — nudge happy users to leave one.
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.
37
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.3
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
18%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| api key | #7 | #13 | up 1 |
| key | #8 | #14 | 0 |
| spam protection your tag | #13 | #20 | down 1 |
| no api key | #13 | #15 | — |
| anti spam your tag | #15 | #20 | 0 |
| anti | #17 | #20 | 0 |
| commercial | #15 | #21 | 0 |
| spam | #23 | #21 | up 1 |
| anti bot | #13 | #17 | down 3 |
| block spam | #20 | #20 | up 3 |
| friendly | #24 | #20 | — |
| anti spam security | #17 | #18 | down 1 |
| cf7 spam | #10 | #12 | 0 |
| blocklist | #20 | #14 | down 2 |
| anti spam bot | #11 | #14 | down 1 |
| spam filter | #21 | #22 | up 2 |
| stop spam | #22 | #19 | up 1 |
| no spam | #23 | #23 | up 1 |
| comment spam | #24 | #22 | 0 |
| spam users | #24 | #20 | down 2 |
| cf7 your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| contact form 7 your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| wpforms your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
78 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 53 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 3 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “cf7”, “contact form 7” and “wpforms” for “key”, “no api key” and “commercial”. “cf7” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “key” sits at #8 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “contact form 7” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “no api key” sits at #13 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “wpforms” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “commercial” sits at #15 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 “anti spam”. #15 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
- One page off on “spam protection”. #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 6.2K · 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
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.
8
releases in the last 12 months
13d ago
latest release · v3.1.0 · 20 Oct 2026
57
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 “1K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 2.2 years ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 17 Jan 2020
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ fredvillareal4mo ago
I’ve tried several anti-spam plugins over the years, but Anti-Spam Protection, No CAPTCHA, No API Key has been one of the easiest and most effective solutions I’ve used. Installation took only a few minutes, and it started blocking spam immediately without requiring complicated setup, CAPTCHA challenges, or third-party API keys. That’s exactly what I was looking for—a plugin that simply works without adding unnecessary complexity for my visitors. I especially appreciate that it stays out of the way. My contact forms remain clean and user-friendly, while the spam quietly disappears in the background. It’s lightweight, reliable, and doesn’t feel bloated with features I’ll never use. As someone who would rather spend time creating content than deleting spam, this plugin has been a huge time saver. If you’re looking for a straightforward, effective anti-spam solution for WordPress, I highly recommend giving it a try. I’d also like to thank Alan for the excellent support. On the few occasions I had questions, he responded quickly, professionally, and genuinely wanted to help. It’s refreshing to find a developer who not only builds a solid plugin but also stands behind it. Thank you for creating a product that simply works. Fred V
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ dimaivanov841.8y ago
Thank you to Alan and team for this great product. It just works! No other words to describe it… well played 🙂
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ maestrosersea2.1y ago
I remember the times I was bombarded with hundreds and thousands of quite inapropriate spam on my numerous WordPress sites. It took a lot of time, energy, and patience to clear that up. Then, I found Anti-Spam by Fullworks. I couldn’t believe such a plugin could be free AND effective. Yet, for years I used the free version of Anti-Spam by Fullworks on my more than 25 educational WordPress sites with no issue whatsoever. Instead of dealing with spam, I used my extra time on building content. I liked this plugin so much that I now have the paid version on all my sites.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Graham2.1y ago
Unlike Akismet which needs an API key and a whole load of limitations this one just works. And works really well. Highly recommended
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Valerio Vaz2.1y ago
I had a site with multiple spam entries and I’ve tried a couple of options. None had the efficiency of this plugin. I highly recommend
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ gelform2.1y ago
I love that I don’t have to fight with this anymore. So simple. Can’t recommend enough.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ nuithon3.9y ago
Not bloated with features. But it seems to have everything that one needs for an antispam plugin. Very simple to install and to use. Affordable too. And support answers questions in a prompt and friendly way. Just make sure to use a contact form that is compatible with Fullworks Anti Spam, in order for the plugin to cover your site against spam fully (including human spam and not only bots). In case your contact form is not on the list, ask support – in some cases, they can find a solution.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ itsryu4.7y ago
Works with latest release and I think this is the only plugin that works with AJAX lazy loaded comments. Developer fixed issue that evening. Wow! This topic was modified 4 years, 5 months ago by itsryu. This topic was modified 4 years, 5 months ago by itsryu.
Read on wp.org ↗
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 3 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (3.1.0). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.1 Freemius <= 2.10.1 - Reflected DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting via url Parameter ↗2026-04-30 CVE-2024-13362 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.3.7 Patched in 2.3.12
- 2023-07-18 CVE-2023-33999 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects 0.0.1 - 1.3.9 Patched in 1.3.10
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 1 language, 1 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 28 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Block spam on Contact Form 7, WPForms & comments. No API key. GDPR compliant. Free for commercial use. No c..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 11 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 11 of 11 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("use this", "use it", "perfect for").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Contact Form 7, WPForms, Gravity Forms and 1 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 8 headings and 3 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 6,738 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2024-09-06 2K+ → 1K+ down after 329 days in tier
- 2023-10-13 1K+ → 2K+ up after 15 days in tier
- 2023-09-28 2K+ → 1K+ down after 2 days in tier
- 2023-09-26 1K+ → 2K+ up after 42 days in tier
- 2023-08-15 2K+ → 1K+ down after 3 days in tier
- 2023-08-12 1K+ → 2K+ up after 9 days in tier
- 2023-08-03 2K+ → 1K+ down after 3 days in tier
- 2023-07-31 1K+ → 2K+ up after 450 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).
- A Autopreenchimento de endereço em formulários 1K+ installs · 4.5★ · 3 shared tags C
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Antispam Bee 700K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A -
Database Addon for Contact Form 7 – CFDB7 600K+ installs · 5.0★ · 2 shared tags A -
WP Armour – Honeypot Anti Spam 400K+ installs · 5.0★ · 2 shared tags A -
CF7 Apps – Addons for Contact Form 7 (Honeypot, Database, Redirection, Webhook, etc.) 300K+ installs · 3.8★ · 2 shared tags A -
Image CAPTCHA for Contact Form 7 and WPForms by HookAndHook (DSGVO/GDPR) 70K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags A
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