Yes, Back List is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use Back List?

Back List has 10 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Back List alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Back List include Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection, Antispam Bee, Spam protection, Honeypot, Anti-Spam by…. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does Back List work with the latest WordPress?

Back List has been tested up to WordPress 3.0.5. It requires WordPress 3.0+ and PHP false+.

Back List — Reviews, Rating & Alternatives (2026)

Name: Back List
Author: w3prodigy

As of April 2026, Back List is a WordPress comments plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 2.2K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2010. Last updated 15 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection.

0/5Rating

10active installs

2.2K+total downloads

16 yearssince 2010

Overview

Adds Whitelist and Blacklist options for Trackbacks and Pingbacks as well as the option to auto-accept Trackbacks from your own blog. These options can be found on the Discussion Options page.

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