by Bill Minozzi
3.9 (117 reviews)
Block Bad Bots and Stop Bad Bots Crawlers and Spiders and Anti Spam Protection
Stop Bad Bots Protection, Block SPAM bots, Crawlers and spiders and botnets. Save bandwidth, avoid server overload and content steal. Blocks by IP.
Compatible with WP 6.9
v11.90
Current Version v11.90
Updated 2 weeks ago
Last Update on 30 Dec, 2025
Synced 6 hours ago
Last Synced on
Rank
#3,057
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Active Installs
6K+
-4.3%
KW Avg Position
40
-0.2 better
Downloads
1.7M
+219 today
Support Resolved
100%
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No change
Rating
78%
Review 3.9 out of 5
3.9
(117 reviews)
Next Milestone 7K
6K+
7K+
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Tracked Keywords
Showing 5 of 5| Keyword | Position | Change | Type | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Spider | 10 | — | Tag | 18 hours ago |
| fail2ban | 13 | — | Tag | 18 hours ago |
| bad bots | 33 | — | Tag | 18 hours ago |
| stop bots | 43 | — | Tag | 18 hours ago |
| block bots | 101 | — | Tag | 18 hours ago |
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- Version
- 11.90
- Last Updated
- Dec 30, 2025
- Requires WP
- 4.0+
- Tested Up To
- 6.9
- PHP Version
- 5.6 or higher
- Author
- Bill Minozzi
Support & Rating
- Rating
- ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 3.9
- Reviews
- 117
- Support Threads
- 1
- Resolved
- 100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Block Bad Bots and Stop Bad Bots Crawlers and Spiders and Anti Spam Protection
The plugin effectively detects and blocks scanners and scrapers. It monitors incoming traffic and identifies patterns typical of scanning and scraping activities, using traps and blockers to deny access and protect your site.
Yes, the plugin enhances your website's security by detecting and blocking various types of attacks. It prevents overload by managing excessive requests and forbids access to malicious entities.
Absolutely. The plugin identifies and removes malicious traffic, ensuring that only legitimate users can access your website. It also uses fake user agent detection to catch and block scrapers.
The plugin continuously monitors all incoming traffic for suspicious behavior. It uses advanced algorithms to detect and respond to potential threats in real-time, ensuring your website remains secure.
If a legitimate user is blocked, you can adjust the plugin settings or whitelist their IP address. For further assistance, you can contact support through the provided contact form.
Yes, the plugin is designed to protect against overload attacks by limiting the number of requests a single user can make in a short period, thus preventing denial of service.
The plugin detects and blocks requests with fake user agents, which are commonly used by scrapers and other malicious tools to bypass security measures.
The plugin provides detailed logs and reports on detected threats and blocked attempts. You can review these reports to ensure your site is being protected effectively.
If you observe unusual activity, review the plugin's logs to identify detected threats. You can blacklist the malicious IP address with just one click directly from the visit logs. Adjust security settings as needed and feel free to contact support for additional help.
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