WordPress Directory
Best Bots WordPress Plugins
3 plugins · 170K combined installs · 4.8/5 avg rating
The 3 Bots plugins below are ranked by active WordPress installations, the most objective signal of real-world adoption. Together they power over 170K websites and have collected 1,335 ratings averaging 4.8/5. The most widely-used option, BBQ Firewall, accounts for 100K installs.
Comparison
| # | Plugin | Author | Active Installs | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BBQ Firewall | Jeff Starr | 100K | ★ 4.9 | 156 |
| 2 | Shield | Paul | 40K | ★ 4.8 | 1,032 |
| 3 | Blackhole for Bad Bots | Jeff Starr | 30K | ★ 4.7 | 147 |