CryptX — WordPress Anti-Spam Plugin
by Ralf Weber · WordPress.org page · Website
CryptX has 10,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 297,396 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 20, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
CryptX at a glance
Is CryptX well maintained?
CryptX reviews and ratings
19 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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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 | #32 by tag, not in search | #62 | – |
| Best RSS Feed Plugins | #49 in search, not tagged | #87 | – |
| Best Email Plugins | #55 by tag, not in search | #97 | – |
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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
- 4.2.0
- Last updated
- Aug 20, 2026
- First published
- Oct 10, 2007
- Requires WordPress
- 6.7
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- 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 September 7, 2026.
Is CryptX still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 20, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
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 #62 in the WordPress.org Anti-Spam Plugins ranking.