Stop Spammers Classic vs bbPress Notify (No-Spam) (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
bbPress Notify (No-Spam)
3.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, bbPress Notify (No-Spam) has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 39 reviews) while Stop Spammers Classic leads in active installations (30K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Stop Spammers Classic has accumulated 2.6M+ total downloads while bbPress Notify (No-Spam) has 292K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Stop Spammers Classic | bbPress Notify (No-Spam) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ► | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 243 | ◄ | 39 |
| Active Installs | 30K+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.6M+ | ◄ | 292K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ► | 3 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2013 | |
| Age | 16 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 3.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.0+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2026.3 | 3.0.3 |
Rating Breakdown
Stop Spammers Classic
bbPress Notify (No-Spam)
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Stop Spammers Classic averaged approximately 252 daily downloads while bbPress Notify (No-Spam) averaged 83.
Recent Reviews
Stop Spammers Classic Reviews
reCAPTCHA functionality bug locked me out of the website
It worked well for a year, but after the .3 update, it didn’t allow customers to log in or register. They were automatically landing on the block list. Enabling reCAPTCHA v2 for forms led me to being
DOESN’T WORK
I tried blocking one email address and the submission still goes through when I test using the email address. This topic was modified 1 year, 7 months ago by alsoto007.
I tried blocking countries and it didn’t work
I blocked few countries that I don’t want my website to be accessed from however, it failed miserably. All the blocked countries could access my website.Not useful.
bbPress Notify (No-Spam) Reviews
Great plugin and great support
Already a great plugin, but when I signalled the need for an extra feature it was quickly added.
Excellent support
I had an issue with a premium add on to this plugin and the author was very responsive and helpful. Highly recommend.
Best plugin for forum
Thank you for your plugin
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