# Akismet Anti-spam: Spam P… vs Disqus Recent Comments Wi…

> Akismet Anti-spam: Spam P… vs Disqus Recent Comments Wi… compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Disqus Recent Comments Widg….

**Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Disqus Recent Comments Widg….** Choose Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating. Choose Disqus Recent Comments Widg… if you care most about download trend.

| | Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection | Disqus Recent Comments Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 5M+ ✅ | 100+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 1.4M ✅ | 181 |
| Download trend | -83.8% | +49.6% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.7/5 ✅ | 4.3/5 |
| Reviews | 1,187 ✅ | 7 |
| Health score | 94/100 ✅ | 34/100 |
| Last updated | 2 months ago ✅ | 12 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 4.0.38 |
| Support resolved | 100% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ | Any |
| First released | Oct 2005 | Apr 2013 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… or Disqus Recent Comments Widg…?
Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against Disqus Recent Comments Widg…. Choose Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating. Choose Disqus Recent Comments Widg… if you care most about download trend.

### Is Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… more popular than Disqus Recent Comments Widg…?
Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… is the more popular of the two with 5M+ active installs, compared with 100+ for Disqus Recent Comments Widg….

### Can I use Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… and Disqus Recent Comments Widg… 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 Disqus Recent Comments Widg… 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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