# Akismet Anti-spam: Spam P… vs Remove spam links

> Akismet Anti-spam: Spam P… vs Remove spam links 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 Remove spam links.

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

| | Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection | Remove spam links |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 5M+ ✅ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 1.3M ✅ | 64 |
| Download trend | -85.2% | +20.8% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | — |
| Reviews | 1,187 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 79/100 ✅ | 23/100 |
| Last updated | 2 months ago ✅ | 7 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 5.2.29 |
| Support resolved | 0% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ | 5.2.4+ |
| First released | Oct 2005 | Nov 2018 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Can I use Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… and Remove spam links together?
Both plugins cover antispam, comments and spam, 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 Remove spam links 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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