# Akismet Anti-spam: Spam P… vs Disable Comments for Post…

> Akismet Anti-spam: Spam P… vs Disable Comments for Post… 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 Disable Comments for Post T….

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

| | Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection | Disable Comments for Post Types |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 5M+ ✅ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 1.5M ✅ | 42 |
| Download trend | -82.6% | +50% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | — |
| Reviews | 1,187 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 94/100 ✅ | 23/100 |
| Last updated | 1 month ago ✅ | 12 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.2 ✅ | WP 3.9.40 |
| Support resolved | 100% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ | Any |
| First released | Oct 2005 | Aug 2014 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Can I use Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… and Disable Comments for Post T… 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 Disable Comments for Post T… 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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