# Akismet Anti-spam: Spam P… vs Most Popular Posts

> Akismet Anti-spam: Spam P… vs Most Popular Posts 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 Most Popular Posts.

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

| | Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection | Most Popular Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 5M+ ✅ | 100+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 1.3M ✅ | 85 |
| Download trend | -85.2% | +21.4% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | 2/5 |
| Reviews | 1,187 ✅ | 1 |
| Health score | 79/100 ✅ | 23/100 |
| Last updated | 2 months ago ✅ | 14 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 3.5.2 |
| Support resolved | 0% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ | Any |
| First released | Oct 2005 | Aug 2008 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Can I use Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… and Most Popular Posts 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 Most Popular Posts 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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