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Stop Spammers Classic vs Block Spam Comments (2026)

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

Stop Spammers Classic

Stop Spammers Classic

4.4(243)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month 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, Stop Spammers Classic has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 243 reviews) and leads in active installations (30K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Stop Spammers Classic has accumulated 2.6M+ total downloads while Block Spam Comments has 2.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Stop Spammers Classic
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Block Spam Comments3/5
Total Reviews
243Stop Spammers Classic
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Block Spam Comments2
Active Installs
30K+Stop Spammers Classic
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Block Spam Comments10
Total Downloads
2.6M+Stop Spammers Classic
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Block Spam Comments2.5K+
Support Resolution
100%Stop Spammers Classic
Block Spam CommentsN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoStop Spammers Classic
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Block Spam Comments11 years ago
First Released
2010Stop Spammers Classic
Block Spam Comments2015
Age
16 yearsStop Spammers Classic
Block Spam Comments11 years
WP Requires
3.0+Stop Spammers Classic
Block Spam Comments3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.0+Stop Spammers Classic
Block Spam Commentsfalse+
Business Model
FreeStop Spammers Classic
Block Spam CommentsFree
Latest Version
2026.3Stop Spammers Classic
Block Spam Comments1.0

Rating Breakdown

Stop Spammers Classic

4.4/5(243 reviews)
5
81%
4
2%
3
3%
2
2%
1
10%

Block Spam Comments

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

Recent Reviews

Stop Spammers Classic Reviews

by dnikod

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

by alsoto007

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.

by Sujit B

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.

Block Spam Comments Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stop Spammers Classic or Block Spam Comments more popular?
Stop Spammers Classic has 30K+ active installations while Block Spam Comments has 10. Stop Spammers Classic is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Stop Spammers Classic or Block Spam Comments?
Stop Spammers Classic has a 4.4/5 rating from 243 reviews, while Block Spam Comments has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Stop Spammers Classic and Block Spam Comments free?
Stop Spammers Classic is free and Block Spam Comments is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Stop Spammers Classic 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?
Stop Spammers Classic was last updated 1 month ago and Block Spam Comments was last updated 11 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.