Blackhole for Bad Bots vs Zero Budget Bot Shield (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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) and leads in active installations (30K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Blackhole for Bad Bots has accumulated 887K+ total downloads while Zero Budget Bot Shield has 192.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Blackhole for Bad Bots | Zero Budget Bot Shield | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 148 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 30K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 887K+ | ◄ | 192 |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2026 | |
| Age | 10 years | 3 months | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6.20+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.8.1 | 1.0.2 |
Rating Breakdown
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Blackhole for Bad Bots Reviews
Cloudflare Compatibility
Plug in has many problems with Cloudflare
Does nothing!
n/a This topic was modified 4 months, 2 weeks ago by ron441241. This topic was modified 4 months, 2 weeks ago by ron441241.
Great plugin
Hi. It seems to be doing its job. I am happy with it. Thanks 🙂 [Blackhole for Bad Bots]
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