# Machine Learning Antispam

> Machine Learning Antispam has 10+ active installs and 78 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Machine Learning Antispam shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**The Machine Learning Antispam Plugin uses Machine Learning to detect spam and adult content comments and mark them as spam.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,957
- **Downloads (30 days):** 78 (+44.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 17, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.6.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** datumbox (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/datumbox/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/machine-learning-antispam/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,014 |
| [machine learning](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/machine-learning/) | #5 | 23 |
| [spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam/) | >100 | 597 |
| [Text-Analysis](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text-analysis/) | #1 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comments | >100 | 8,907 |
| machine learning | >100 | 192 |
| spam | >100 | 3,612 |
| Text-Analysis | >100 | 1,427 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akismet/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (1,187) | Aug 18, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Disable Comments – Remove Comments & Stop Spam [Multi-Site Support]](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (281) | Sep 1, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Antispam Bee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/antispam-bee/) | 700K+ | 4.8/5 (226) | Aug 23, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [Gravatar Enhanced – Avatars, Profiles, and Privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravatar-enhanced/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 17, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 5 | [Disable Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments-rb/) | 100K+ | 3.8/5 (25) | Sep 25, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [Disqus Comment System](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disqus-comment-system/) | 30K+ | 2.7/5 (219) | Sep 23, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 7 | [Cookies for Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookies-for-comments/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (18) | Jun 4, 2019 | 42/100 |
| 8 | [Throws SPAM Away](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/throws-spam-away/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 26, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 9 | [Native PHP Sessions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-native-php-sessions/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (16) | Dec 4, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 10 | [No Page Comment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/no-page-comment/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (22) | Nov 17, 2025 | 62/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Machine Learning Antispam safe to use in 2026?
Machine Learning Antispam shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Machine Learning Antispam?
Machine Learning Antispam is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,957 times since it launched in September 2013. It was downloaded 78 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Machine Learning Antispam work with WordPress 7.1?
Machine Learning Antispam is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Machine Learning Antispam last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on April 17, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Machine Learning Antispam?
Machine Learning Antispam is developed and maintained by datumbox.

### What are the best alternatives to Machine Learning Antispam?
The most popular alternatives to Machine Learning Antispam are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Disable Comments (1M+ installs) and Antispam Bee (700K+ installs).


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