NP Formshield
by Needs Plugin · Forms
Also makes 1 other plugin · 10+ installs across the portfolio →
Advanced spam protection for Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, Forminator, Ninja Forms, WPForms, Fluent Forms, Elementor Forms and custom forms.
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Health
A 86/100
Few reviews
Active installs
10+
≈18 estimated
Momentum
0%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “contact form” for “nps”. “contact form” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “nps” sits at #17 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
86 health vs 65 average across 2,509 Forms plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.4%
of downloads still active
At least 10 of 712 lifetime downloads are still running, in line with its category: the median Forms plugin keeps 1.3%, across 1,667 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Forms 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 3 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 63 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
5.0★ over 4 reviews, smoothed to 4.17★ 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| nps | #17 | #22 | down 1 |
| contact form your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| forms your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| protection your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| security your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| spam your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
1 search this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days. 5 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “contact form” for “nps”. “contact form” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “nps” sits at #17 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 7 Dec 2025 · 328 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 143 · 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
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
3
releases in the last 12 months
2mo ago
latest release · v1.0.7 · 29 Aug 2026
3
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.
Crossed into this band 2 months ago and a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, so the real count is still just under 20.
At the current install trend, crossing 20+ in roughly 519 days.
Install history since 7 Dec 2025
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ MD: Sarowar Hossain9mo ago
I was struggling with spam and fake submissions on my WordPress contact forms.After installing NP FormShield, the problem was solved immediately. The plugin works automatically and does not use reCAPTCHA, which keeps the user experience smooth.What I really liked is the control it gives over form fields.I was able to allow and block specific words, restrict submissions by country code, prevent link based messages and stop bot spam completely. Setup was very easy and the plugin runs smoothly in the background without any performance issues.After using it myself and getting real results, I can confidently recommend NP FormShield to anyone who wants clean and secure contact forms on WordPress.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ MD ROJIB BABU10mo ago
The most useful feature of the NP FormShield plugin is the option to block and whitelist specific cities. Sometimes spam comes from the same place over and over again, using this option, I was able to block those cities very easily. Again, there was no false blocking by whitelisting cities or IPs that real users come from. Honestly, this feature is what made the plugin the most useful for me.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Amir Hossain11mo ago
FormShield is an outstanding WordPress plugin that delivers exactly what it promises. The installation process was fast and straightforward, and the setup was extremely easy, even for users without technical knowledge. This plugin works flawlessly to protect website forms from spam and unwanted submissions without affecting website speed or performance. It integrates smoothly with existing forms and does not cause any conflicts with other plugins or themes. I was particularly impressed with its accuracy and reliability. FormShield efficiently blocks spam while ensuring genuine users can submit forms without any issues. The interface is clean, user-friendly, and well organized, making it very easy to manage. Additionally, the support team is responsive and helpful, which makes the overall experience even better. Overall, FormShield is a high-quality, reliable, and effective plugin that I would highly recommend to anyone looking to secure their WordPress forms and improve website performance.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ hoaia11mo ago
I was regularly receiving spam form submissions on my WordPress website—all kinds of marketing messages, adult content, gambling links, and irrelevant inquiries. Because of this, it became very difficult to identify and respond to real customer leads. After installing the NP Formshield plugin, the situation improved significantly. This plugin has given my business strong and reliable protection against spam. This topic was modified 7 months, 1 week ago by hoaia.
Read on wp.org ↗
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0
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
5 of 8 pass · checked 29 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ! Says what it does Short description names no action; say what the plugin does for the site.
- ✓ Has a FAQ 5 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 5 of 5 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Elementor, Contact Form 7, WPForms, Gravity Forms and 1 more.
- ! Headings and lists 1 heading and 1 list; assistants quote headed sections and bullet lists, not paragraphs.
- ✓ Enough to quote 1,697 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "security" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-08-31 20+ → 10+ down after 85 days in tier
- 2026-06-07 10+ → 20+ up
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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Zero Spam for WordPress 20K+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags B -
Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection 5M+ installs · 4.7★ · 2 shared tags A -
WPForms – AI Form Builder for WordPress – Contact Forms, Payment Forms, Survey Form, Quiz & More 5M+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A -
Fluent Forms – Customizable Contact Forms, Survey, Quiz, & Conversational Form Builder 800K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A -
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening 600K+ installs · 4.2★ · 2 shared tags A -
Forminator Forms – Contact Form, Payment Form & Custom Form Builder 600K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A
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