# Akismet Anti-spam: Spam P… vs LJ-XP-SW

> Akismet Anti-spam: Spam P… vs LJ-XP-SW compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against LJ-XP-SW.

**Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against LJ-XP-SW.** Choose Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose LJ-XP-SW if you care most about download trend.

| | Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection | LJ-XP-SW |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 5M+ ✅ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 1.8M ✅ | 49 |
| Download trend | -79.5% | +69% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | — |
| Reviews | 1,187 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 94/100 ✅ | 23/100 |
| Last updated | 1 month ago ✅ | 17 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.2 ✅ | WP 2.9.2 |
| Support resolved | 100% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ | Any |
| First released | Oct 2005 | Mar 2010 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… or LJ-XP-SW?
Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against LJ-XP-SW. Choose Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose LJ-XP-SW if you care most about download trend.

### Is Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… more popular than LJ-XP-SW?
Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… is the more popular of the two with 5M+ active installs, compared with 10+ for LJ-XP-SW.

### Can I use Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… and LJ-XP-SW together?
Both plugins cover comments, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… and LJ-XP-SW free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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