CF7 Apps – Honeypot, Database… vs Blackhole for Bad Bots (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
CF7 Apps – Honeypot, Database…
300K+ active installs
Free
Blackhole for Bad Bots
30K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Blackhole for Bad Bots has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 148 reviews) while CF7 Apps – Honeypot, Database… leads in active installations (300K+ vs 30K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. CF7 Apps – Honeypot, Database… has accumulated 5.6M+ total downloads while Blackhole for Bad Bots has 887K+. Blackhole for Bad Bots has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 75%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | CF7 Apps – Honeypot, Database… | Blackhole for Bad Bots | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.8/5 | ► | 4.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 131 | ► | 148 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 30K+ |
| Total Downloads | 5.6M+ | ◄ | 887K+ |
| Support Resolution | 75% | ► | 100% |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ► | 2 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2016 | |
| Age | 15 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.8+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 5.6.20+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.4.0 | 3.8.1 |
Rating Breakdown
CF7 Apps – Honeypot, Database…
Blackhole for Bad Bots
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, CF7 Apps – Honeypot, Database… averaged approximately 1,249 daily downloads while Blackhole for Bad Bots averaged 905.
Recent Reviews
CF7 Apps – Honeypot, Database… Reviews
Good plugin. Brilliant support.
I’ve been using the plugin for several months now and haven’t had any issues, other than maybe the entries logs don’t have as much detail as I’d like. Overall though, it think it’s a great system to c
Used to be a nice, simple plugin
This used to be a nice and simple plugin. Now it’s rebranded to CF7 apps with banners, notifications, additional menu items, and pushing other plugins (which I don’t need or want).
Fabulous Support
Great support and follow up. Worked through an issue until it was resolved in a timely manner. Great plugin, highly recommend.
Blackhole for Bad Bots Reviews
Cloudflare Compatibility
Plug in has many problems with Cloudflare
Does nothing!
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Great plugin
Hi. It seems to be doing its job. I am happy with it. Thanks 🙂 [Blackhole for Bad Bots]
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