Antispam Bee vs Throws SPAM Away (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Throws SPAM Away has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) while Antispam Bee leads in active installations (700K+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Antispam Bee has accumulated 11M+ total downloads while Throws SPAM Away has 376K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Antispam Bee | Throws SPAM Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 225 | ◄ | 6 |
| Active Installs | 700K+ | ◄ | 20K+ |
| Total Downloads | 11M+ | ◄ | 376K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 days ago | ◄ | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Age | 17 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.11.10 | 3.8.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Antispam Bee
Throws SPAM Away
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Antispam Bee averaged approximately 19,191 daily downloads while Throws SPAM Away averaged 44.
Recent Reviews
Antispam Bee Reviews
Works better than JetPack
Simple to set up and use. Catches all the spam and deletes it before I get a chance to see it. Might miss one or two pieces a week, but that’s still better than JetPack and it preserves my users’ priv
Nice!
Very Well Done, easy to get started, clear nav, easy easy easy, thank you.
Just Works ™
The plugin does exactly what you are expecting it to do: it stops comment spam. It is non-intrusive and extremely efficient. I haven’t seen a single spam comment on my blog for many years now. Kudos.
Throws SPAM Away Reviews
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