Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection vs CloudSecure WP Security (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection
6.0M+ active installs
Free + Premium
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, CloudSecure WP Security has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection leads in active installations (6.0M+ vs 100K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection has accumulated 386M+ total downloads while CloudSecure WP Security has 620K+. CloudSecure WP Security has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 17%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection | CloudSecure WP Security | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,175 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 6.0M+ | ◄ | 100K+ |
| Total Downloads | 386M+ | ◄ | 620K+ |
| Support Resolution | 17% | ► | 100% |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ► | 3 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2005 | 2023 | |
| Age | 21 years | 3 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.8+ | 5.3.15+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.1+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.6 | 1.4.5 |
Rating Breakdown
Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection
CloudSecure WP Security
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection averaged approximately 26,953 daily downloads while CloudSecure WP Security averaged 2,871.
Recent Reviews
Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection Reviews
Helpful Spam Filter
Catches most spam without much effort. Easy to use n saves time, though a few things still require manual checks sometimes. Overall, pretty useful for daily use.
Stops Spam Well
Installed Akismet on my blog, and spam comments dropped a lot. Works quietly in the background and filters most junk automatically. Didn’t need much setup either. Really helpful plugin. tnkz devs.
Spam Under Control
Akismet helped cut down spam a lot on my blog. Didn’t realize how bad it was until this filtered most of it. Runs quietly in the background. Misses a few sometimes, but still very useful. 👍
CloudSecure WP Security Reviews
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シンプルで使いやすい
シンプルで使いやすいインターフェースが魅力的で、初心者でも簡単に設定できます。WAF機能がしっかりしていて、サイトのセキュリティを高めてくれるのが安心です。特に、シンプルwafは一般的な攻撃には十分対応できると思います、またサポートも丁寧に対応していただき感謝しております。今後さらなる進化に期待しております。
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