CryptX — WordPress Anti-Spam Plugin
by Ralf Weber · WordPress.org page · Website
CryptX has 10,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 304,869 downloads all time. It was downloaded 2,413 times in the last 30 days. The last update was on September 11, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.
CryptX at a glance
Is CryptX well maintained?
CryptX reviews and ratings
20 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Download and install history
7,640 downloads over the last 48 days. Snapshots taken daily from WordPress.org.
Where CryptX ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that CryptX appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Anti-Spam Plugins | #34 by tag, not in search | #64 | ▼2 |
| Best RSS Feed Plugins | #36 in search, not tagged | #64 | ▲1 |
| Best Email Plugins | #56 by tag, not in search | #98 | ▼2 |
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Details
No more SPAM by spiders scanning your site for email addresses!
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings CryptX competes in
Tags
- antispam
- email encryption
- privacy
- spam protection
- Version
- 4.2.1
- Last updated
- Sep 11, 2026
- First published
- Oct 10, 2007
- Requires WordPress
- 6.7
- Tested up to
- 7.1.3
- Requires PHP
- 8.1
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
CryptX FAQ
How many active installs does CryptX have?
WordPress.org reports 10,000+ active installs for CryptX as of October 22, 2026.
Is CryptX still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on September 11, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.
Does CryptX have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 1 of 1 recent support threads for CryptX are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is CryptX free?
CryptX is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does CryptX rank among Anti-Spam Plugins?
CryptX is #64 in the WordPress.org Anti-Spam Plugins ranking.