# Akismet Anti-spam: Spam P… vs wp2pgpmail

> Akismet Anti-spam: Spam P… vs wp2pgpmail compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… comes out ahead, winning 5 of 7 head-to-head checks against wp2pgpmail.

**Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… comes out ahead, winning 5 of 7 head-to-head checks against wp2pgpmail.** Choose Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating. Choose wp2pgpmail if you care most about download trend and last updated.

| | Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection | wp2pgpmail |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 5M+ ✅ | 80+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 1.3M ✅ | 122 |
| Download trend | -85.4% | -22.3% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.7/5 ✅ | 4.4/5 |
| Reviews | 1,187 ✅ | 5 |
| Health score | 79/100 ✅ | 74/100 |
| Last updated | 2 months ago | 1 month ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 | WP 7.1.3 |
| Support resolved | 0% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ | 5.6+ |
| First released | Oct 2005 | May 2010 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… or wp2pgpmail?
Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… comes out ahead, winning 5 of 7 head-to-head checks against wp2pgpmail. Choose Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating. Choose wp2pgpmail if you care most about download trend and last updated.

### Is Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… more popular than wp2pgpmail?
Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… is the more popular of the two with 5M+ active installs, compared with 80+ for wp2pgpmail.

### Can I use Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… and wp2pgpmail together?
Both plugins cover contact form, 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 wp2pgpmail 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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