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bbPress Notify (No-Spam) vs Block Spam Comments (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

bbPress Notify (No-Spam)

bbPress Notify (No-Spam)

4.8(39)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
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Block Spam Comments

Block Spam Comments

3(2)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, bbPress Notify (No-Spam) has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 39 reviews) and leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. bbPress Notify (No-Spam) has accumulated 292K+ total downloads while Block Spam Comments has 2.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5bbPress Notify (No-Spam)
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Block Spam Comments3/5
Total Reviews
39bbPress Notify (No-Spam)
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Block Spam Comments2
Active Installs
3.0K+bbPress Notify (No-Spam)
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Block Spam Comments10
Total Downloads
292K+bbPress Notify (No-Spam)
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Block Spam Comments2.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AbbPress Notify (No-Spam)
Block Spam CommentsN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agobbPress Notify (No-Spam)
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Block Spam Comments11 years ago
First Released
2013bbPress Notify (No-Spam)
Block Spam Comments2015
Age
13 yearsbbPress Notify (No-Spam)
Block Spam Comments11 years
WP Requires
3.1+bbPress Notify (No-Spam)
Block Spam Comments3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+bbPress Notify (No-Spam)
Block Spam Commentsfalse+
Business Model
FreebbPress Notify (No-Spam)
Block Spam CommentsFree
Latest Version
3.0.3bbPress Notify (No-Spam)
Block Spam Comments1.0

Rating Breakdown

bbPress Notify (No-Spam)

4.8/5(39 reviews)
5
90%
4
8%
3
0%
2
0%
1
3%

Block Spam Comments

3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%

Recent Reviews

bbPress Notify (No-Spam) Reviews

by bobjgarrett

Great plugin and great support

Already a great plugin, but when I signalled the need for an extra feature it was quickly added.

by Jonathan

Excellent support

I had an issue with a premium add on to this plugin and the author was very responsive and helpful. Highly recommend.

by hiteshtecharck

Best plugin for forum

Thank you for your plugin

Block Spam Comments Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is bbPress Notify (No-Spam) or Block Spam Comments more popular?
bbPress Notify (No-Spam) has 3.0K+ active installations while Block Spam Comments has 10. bbPress Notify (No-Spam) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — bbPress Notify (No-Spam) or Block Spam Comments?
bbPress Notify (No-Spam) has a 4.8/5 rating from 39 reviews, while Block Spam Comments has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are bbPress Notify (No-Spam) and Block Spam Comments free?
bbPress Notify (No-Spam) is free and Block Spam Comments is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — bbPress Notify (No-Spam) or Block Spam Comments?
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?
bbPress Notify (No-Spam) was last updated 3 weeks ago and Block Spam Comments was last updated 11 years ago.

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