Email Address Encoder vs Zero Spam for WordPress (2026)

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

Email Address Encoder

Email Address Encoder

4.2(160)

100K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 year ago
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VS
Zero Spam for WordPress

Zero Spam for WordPress

4.1(142)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
View Zero Spam for WordPress

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Email Address Encoder has a higher user rating (4.2/5 from 160 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 20K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Email Address Encoder has accumulated 1.6M+ total downloads while Zero Spam for WordPress has 1.4M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5Email Address Encoder
Zero Spam for WordPress4.1/5
Total Reviews
160Email Address Encoder
Zero Spam for WordPress142
Active Installs
100K+Email Address Encoder
Zero Spam for WordPress20K+
Total Downloads
1.6M+Email Address Encoder
Zero Spam for WordPress1.4M+
Support Resolution
N/AEmail Address Encoder
Zero Spam for WordPress100%
Last Updated
1 year agoEmail Address Encoder
Zero Spam for WordPress2 weeks ago
First Released
2011Email Address Encoder
Zero Spam for WordPress2014
Age
15 yearsEmail Address Encoder
Zero Spam for WordPress12 years
WP Requires
2.0+Email Address Encoder
Zero Spam for WordPress6.9+
PHP Requires
5.3+Email Address Encoder
Zero Spam for WordPress8.2+
Business Model
Free + PremiumEmail Address Encoder
Zero Spam for WordPressFree
Latest Version
1.0.24Email Address Encoder
Zero Spam for WordPress5.5.8

Rating Breakdown

Email Address Encoder

4.2/5(160 reviews)
5
74%
4
4%
3
2%
2
4%
1
16%

Zero Spam for WordPress

4.1/5(142 reviews)
5
76%
4
1%
3
1%
2
5%
1
17%

Recent Reviews

Email Address Encoder Reviews

by Ericmuc

No answer

No answer from the author on several emails regarding my bought licenses. I had the idea to buy more licenses, but without any response this plugin is dead.

by ianstudio

Do not understand the naming convention between pro and free

I do not understand the naming convention between pro and freeHard to understand if it is being maintained with as much vigor as the free version.. why is pro/paid at v 0.3.11. Why would’t the deve

by treierp

Eigentlich eine Frechheit!

Habe das Plugin in der Pro Version gekauft. Nach einiger Zeit läuft nur noch die gratis Version. Grund: Meine Lizenz wird offenbar irgendwo sonst verwendet!?Nachfrage beim Support: KEINE ANTWORT!Frech

Zero Spam for WordPress Reviews

by Amibe Websites

Giving options to meet your needs

Fighting SPAM is an ongoing struggle – sometime we’re ‘winning’, and sometime we’re not.I’ve been using the public version of Zero Spam for a few years. It’s not always been smooth, but when it comes

by matteo raggi

I love it

I use it for dozens of websites, , very usefull, I love it!

by Wordlen

Cluttered spammy and confusing

Impossible to find where to block one specific IP, everything is just spam and sales and license and subscription, we just needed to block one specific problem IP and this plugin made that impossible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Email Address Encoder or Zero Spam for WordPress more popular?
Email Address Encoder has 100K+ active installations while Zero Spam for WordPress has 20K+. Email Address Encoder is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Email Address Encoder or Zero Spam for WordPress?
Email Address Encoder has a 4.2/5 rating from 160 reviews, while Zero Spam for WordPress has a 4.1/5 rating from 142 reviews.
Are Email Address Encoder and Zero Spam for WordPress free?
Email Address Encoder is free + premium and Zero Spam for WordPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Email Address Encoder or Zero Spam for WordPress?
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?
Email Address Encoder was last updated 1 year ago and Zero Spam for WordPress was last updated 2 weeks ago.

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