Block Referer Spam vs Anon Links (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Block Referer Spam has a higher user rating (3.4/5 from 21 reviews) and leads in active installations (600 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Block Referer Spam has accumulated 24K+ total downloads while Anon Links has 1.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Block Referer Spam | Anon Links | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.4/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 21 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 24K+ | ◄ | 1.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2015 | |
| Age | 11 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.2+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.9.5 | 1.0 |
Rating
3.4/5Block Referer Spam
◄Anon Links3/5
Total Reviews
21Block Referer Spam
◄Anon Links2
Active Installs
600Block Referer Spam
◄Anon Links10
Total Downloads
24K+Block Referer Spam
◄Anon Links1.9K+
Support Resolution
N/ABlock Referer Spam
Anon LinksN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoBlock Referer Spam
◄Anon Links10 years ago
First Released
2015Block Referer Spam
Anon Links2015
Age
11 yearsBlock Referer Spam
Anon Links11 years
WP Requires
3.0.2+Block Referer Spam
Anon Links3.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+Block Referer Spam
Anon Linksfalse+
Business Model
FreeBlock Referer Spam
Anon LinksFree
Latest Version
1.1.9.5Block Referer Spam
Anon Links1.0
Rating Breakdown
Block Referer Spam
3.4/5(21 reviews)
5
57%
4
0%
3
5%
2
0%
1
38%
Anon Links
3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Block Referer Spam or Anon Links more popular?
Block Referer Spam has 600 active installations while Anon Links has 10. Block Referer Spam is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Block Referer Spam or Anon Links?
Block Referer Spam has a 3.4/5 rating from 21 reviews, while Anon Links has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Block Referer Spam and Anon Links free?
Block Referer Spam is free and Anon Links is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Block Referer Spam or Anon Links?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Block Referer Spam was last updated 2 years ago and Anon Links was last updated 10 years ago.
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