# Akismet Anti-spam: Spam P… vs WPMU MarketPress Allow Co…

> Akismet Anti-spam: Spam P… vs WPMU MarketPress Allow Co… 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 WPMU MarketPress Allow Comm….

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

| | Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection | WPMU MarketPress Allow Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 5M+ ✅ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 1.4M ✅ | 50 |
| Download trend | -84.5% | +92.3% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | 1/5 |
| Reviews | 1,187 ✅ | 1 |
| Health score | 79/100 ✅ | 18/100 |
| Last updated | 2 months ago ✅ | 13 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 3.7.41 |
| Support resolved | 0% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ | Any |
| First released | Oct 2005 | Feb 2012 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Can I use Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… and WPMU MarketPress Allow Comm… 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 WPMU MarketPress Allow Comm… 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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