# FV Antispam

> FV Antispam has 900+ active installs, a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 461 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 45/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** FV Antispam works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 45/100 on our health check.

**FV Antispam is a powerful and simple antispam plugin. It moves any spambot comments directly to trash and allows Akismet to just deal with human spam.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 900+
- **Total downloads:** 63,823
- **Downloads (30 days):** 461 (+25.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 45/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.8
- **Last updated:** Nov 11, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** FolioVision (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/foliovision/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/fv-antispam/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [akismet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/akismet/) | #3 | 17 |
| [antispam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/antispam/) | #24 | 126 |
| [spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam/) | #43 | 598 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| akismet | #29 | 288 |
| antispam | #11 | 220 |
| spam | >100 | 3,666 |

## Version adoption

- 2.8: 54.8%
- 2.4: 24.6%
- 2.7: 20.6%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Armour – Honeypot Anti Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/honeypot/) | 400K+ | 5/5 (1,454) | Sep 3, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 2 | [Honeypot Anti-Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/honeypot-antispam/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (12) | May 28, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 4 | [BotBlocker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/botblocker/) | 200+ | 1.6/5 (10) | Apr 25, 2012 | 24/100 |
| 5 | [Send E-mail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/send-e-mail/) | 100+ | — | Apr 29, 2011 | 25/100 |
| 6 | [Disable Author Url and Comment Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-remove-author-url-and-comment-links/) | 100+ | 3/5 (2) | Jul 22, 2012 | 26/100 |
| 7 | [Gutenberg Forms Add-on for Akismet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/guten-forms-akismet/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | May 18, 2022 | 31/100 |
| 8 | [Akismet Notifier](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akismet-notifier/) | 20+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 27, 2016 | 31/100 |
| 9 | [Block Top Spammers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/top-spammers/) | 20+ | — | Mar 23, 2010 | 24/100 |
| 10 | [SimpleForm Akismet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simpleform-akismet/) | 20+ | — | Jul 25, 2024 | 24/100 |
| 11 | [Akismet Credit Inserter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akismet-credit-inserter/) | 10+ | — | Oct 22, 2019 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is FV Antispam free?
Yes. FV Antispam is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is FV Antispam safe to use in 2026?
FV Antispam works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 45/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use FV Antispam?
FV Antispam is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 63,823 times since it launched in September 2010. It was downloaded 461 times in the last 30 days.

### Does FV Antispam work with WordPress 7.1?
FV Antispam is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was FV Antispam last updated?
The latest version, 2.8, was released on November 11, 2025 (11 months ago).

### Who makes FV Antispam?
FV Antispam is developed and maintained by FolioVision.

### What are the best alternatives to FV Antispam?
The most popular alternatives to FV Antispam are WP Armour (400K+ installs), Honeypot Anti-Spam (10K+ installs) and BotBlocker (200+ installs).


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