Block Referral Spam vs Referer Spam Blocker (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Block Referral Spam has a higher user rating (4.1/5 from 9 reviews) and leads in active installations (300 vs 80). Both are free WordPress plugins. Block Referral Spam has accumulated 9.3K+ total downloads while Referer Spam Blocker has 3.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Block Referral Spam | Referer Spam Blocker | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 9 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 80 |
| Total Downloads | 9.3K+ | ◄ | 3.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ► | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2015 | |
| Age | 11 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.5.0+ | 4.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.1 | 0.4 |
Rating
4.1/5Block Referral Spam
◄Referer Spam Blocker3/5
Total Reviews
9Block Referral Spam
◄Referer Spam Blocker2
Active Installs
300Block Referral Spam
◄Referer Spam Blocker80
Total Downloads
9.3K+Block Referral Spam
◄Referer Spam Blocker3.5K+
Support Resolution
N/ABlock Referral Spam
Referer Spam BlockerN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoBlock Referral Spam
►Referer Spam Blocker2 years ago
First Released
2015Block Referral Spam
Referer Spam Blocker2015
Age
11 yearsBlock Referral Spam
Referer Spam Blocker11 years
WP Requires
2.5.0+Block Referral Spam
Referer Spam Blocker4.2+
PHP Requires
false+Block Referral Spam
Referer Spam Blockerfalse+
Business Model
FreeBlock Referral Spam
Referer Spam BlockerFree
Latest Version
1.2.1Block Referral Spam
Referer Spam Blocker0.4
Rating Breakdown
Block Referral Spam
4.1/5(9 reviews)
5
78%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
22%
Referer Spam Blocker
3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Block Referral Spam or Referer Spam Blocker more popular?
Block Referral Spam has 300 active installations while Referer Spam Blocker has 80. Block Referral Spam is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Block Referral Spam or Referer Spam Blocker?
Block Referral Spam has a 4.1/5 rating from 9 reviews, while Referer Spam Blocker has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Block Referral Spam and Referer Spam Blocker free?
Block Referral Spam is free and Referer Spam Blocker is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Block Referral Spam or Referer Spam Blocker?
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?
Block Referral Spam was last updated 8 years ago and Referer Spam Blocker was last updated 2 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.