# SpamPatrol vs WP Show Stats

> SpamPatrol vs WP Show Stats compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. WP Show Stats comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against SpamPatrol.

**WP Show Stats comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against SpamPatrol.** Choose SpamPatrol if you care most about download trend. Choose WP Show Stats if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | SpamPatrol | WP Show Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | <10 | 400+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 37 | 123 ✅ |
| Download trend | +105.6% ✅ | +24.2% |
| Rating | — | 5/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 5 ✅ |
| Health score | 21/100 | 39/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 3 years ago | 3 years ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 6.2.13 | WP 6.4.12 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | Jun 2023 | Mar 2015 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, SpamPatrol or WP Show Stats?
WP Show Stats comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against SpamPatrol. Choose SpamPatrol if you care most about download trend. Choose WP Show Stats if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is SpamPatrol more popular than WP Show Stats?
WP Show Stats is the more popular of the two with 400+ active installs, compared with <10 for SpamPatrol.

### Can I use SpamPatrol and WP Show Stats together?
Both plugins cover analysis, 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 SpamPatrol and WP Show Stats 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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