Blackhole for Bad Bots
v3.8.2Blackhole is a WordPress security plugin that detects and traps bad bots in a virtual black hole, where they are denied access to your entire site.
by Jeff Starr · Website
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1 hour ago
Official installs
public bucket
Est. installs
Total downloads
all time
Rating
148 reviews
Support threads
open topics
Support resolved
of threads
Tested up to
compatibility
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| Metric | |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated installs | 37.7K | 34.4K | 16.7K | 187.4K |
| WP.org rank | #964 | #1,023 | #1,691 | #310 |
| 30d growth | -27.1% | +3.4% | -47.5% | +514.1% |
| Rating | 4.7 ★ | 4.7 ★ | 4.7 ★ | 5 ★ |
| Reviews | 148 | 87 | 12 | 2 |
| Support resolved | 100% | — | — | 100% |
| Version | 3.8.2 | 2.9.2 | 1.1.1 | 1.4.12 |
| Tested up to | 7.0.2 | 7.0.2 | 7.0.2 | 7.0.2 |
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Development activity
- Last updated
- 2026-04-21 5:48pm GMT
- Latest version
- 3.8.2
- Compatible up to
- WordPress 7.0.2
- Requires
- WordPress 4.7
- Developer
- Jeff Starr
- Plugin site
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Estimated installs
37,740
Confidence
high
Data updated
Aug 7, 2026
Tracking since
2026-07-26