# Akismet Anti-spam: Spam P… vs PBP own post, media & com…

> Akismet Anti-spam: Spam P… vs PBP own post, media & com… 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 PBP own post, media & comme….

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

| | Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection | PBP own post, media & comments for Author |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 5M+ ✅ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 1.3M ✅ | 61 |
| Download trend | -85.4% | 0% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 1,187 ✅ | 3 |
| Health score | 79/100 ✅ | 30/100 |
| Last updated | 2 months ago ✅ | 11 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 4.2.39 |
| Support resolved | 0% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ | Any |
| First released | Oct 2005 | Jul 2013 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… more popular than PBP own post, media & comme…?
Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… is the more popular of the two with 5M+ active installs, compared with 10+ for PBP own post, media & comme….

### Can I use Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… and PBP own post, media & comme… 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 PBP own post, media & comme… 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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