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

How many websites use SpamScout?

SpamScout has 10 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best SpamScout alternatives?

Popular alternatives to SpamScout include Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection, Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…, WP Mail Logging. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does SpamScout work with the latest WordPress?

SpamScout has been tested up to WordPress 6.0.11. It requires WordPress 2.7.0+ and PHP 7.3+.

SpamScout — Reviews, Rating & Alternatives (2026)

Name: SpamScout
Author: Ostap Mykhaylyak

As of April 2026, SpamScout is a WordPress spam plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 1.2K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.7.0+ and PHP 7.3+. Available on WordPress.org since 2022. Last updated 2 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection.