Description
At a glance
Looking for Spider Blocker v1.3.7? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 20K+ active installs · 4/5 rating from 5 reviews · updated May 7, 2024 · requires WordPress 4.0+.
Spider Blocker blocks most common bots that consume bandwidth and slow down your blog.
It accomplishes this by using .htaccess file to minimize impact on your website. It’s hidden from external scanners.
Spider Blocker is specifically designed for Apache servers with mod_rewrite enabled, allowing you to effortlessly safeguard your website from the most prevalent bots that hamper performance and drain resources.
Plugin Features
- Block Unlimited bots from viewing your site
- Easy Export/Import rules (comes with most common list of bots)
- Zero Footprint
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Spider Blocker?
Spider Blocker 1.3.7 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 4/5 rating from 5 user reviews.
Does Spider Blocker cost anything?
No. Spider Blocker 1.3.7 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install Spider Blocker 1.3.7?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Spider Blocker?
Spider Blocker 1.3.7 requires WordPress 4.0 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Spider Blocker last updated?
Version 1.3.7 was last updated on May 7, 2024. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Spider Blocker download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.3.7
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.3.7 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | May 7, 2024 |
| Active installs | 20,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★☆ 4/5 (5 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0 or higher |
| Author | Niteo |
| Tags | apache, block, bots, htaccess, seo |
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