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Compare WordPress Spam (2026)

Side-by-side comparisons of the most popular WordPress spam. As of April 2026, we have 39 curated comparisons with detailed analysis based on real WordPress.org data.

39 Spam Comparisons

Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection4.76.0M+
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600K+4.2Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…
Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection4.76.0M+
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300K+4.7WP Mail Logging
Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection4.76.0M+
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200K+5ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Form 7
Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection4.76.0M+
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100K+4.7Simple CAPTCHA Alternative with…
Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection4.76.0M+
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100K+4.2Email Address Encoder
Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection4.76.0M+
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80K+4.7Image CAPTCHA for Contact Form 7 and…
Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection4.76.0M+
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40K+4.6reCAPTCHA for WooCommerce
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…4.2600K+
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300K+4.7WP Mail Logging
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…4.2600K+
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200K+5ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Form 7
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…4.2600K+
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200K+4.8Spam protection, Honeypot, Anti-Spam by…
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…4.2600K+
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100K+4.7Simple CAPTCHA Alternative with…
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…4.2600K+
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100K+4.2Email Address Encoder
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…4.2600K+
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100K+4.3Gravity Forms Zero Spam
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…4.2600K+
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80K+4.7Image CAPTCHA for Contact Form 7 and…
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…4.2600K+
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40K+4.6reCAPTCHA for WooCommerce
WP Mail Logging4.7300K+
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200K+5ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Form 7
WP Mail Logging4.7300K+
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200K+4.8Spam protection, Honeypot, Anti-Spam by…
WP Mail Logging4.7300K+
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100K+4.7Simple CAPTCHA Alternative with…
WP Mail Logging4.7300K+
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100K+4.2Email Address Encoder
WP Mail Logging4.7300K+
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100K+4.3Gravity Forms Zero Spam
WP Mail Logging4.7300K+
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80K+4.7Image CAPTCHA for Contact Form 7 and…
WP Mail Logging4.7300K+
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40K+4.6reCAPTCHA for WooCommerce
Spam protection, Honeypot, Anti-Spam by…4.8200K+
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200K+5ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Form 7
ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Form 75200K+
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100K+4.7Simple CAPTCHA Alternative with…
ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Form 75200K+
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100K+4.2Email Address Encoder
ReCaptcha v2 for Contact Form 75200K+
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100K+4.3Gravity Forms Zero Spam
Spam protection, Honeypot, Anti-Spam by…4.8200K+
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100K+4.2Email Address Encoder
Spam protection, Honeypot, Anti-Spam by…4.8200K+
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100K+4.3Gravity Forms Zero Spam
Spam protection, Honeypot, Anti-Spam by…4.8200K+
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80K+4.7Image CAPTCHA for Contact Form 7 and…
Spam protection, Honeypot, Anti-Spam by…4.8200K+
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40K+4.6reCAPTCHA for WooCommerce
Email Address Encoder4.2100K+
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100K+4.7Simple CAPTCHA Alternative with…
Gravity Forms Zero Spam4.3100K+
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100K+4.7Simple CAPTCHA Alternative with…
Simple CAPTCHA Alternative with…4.7100K+
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80K+4.7Image CAPTCHA for Contact Form 7 and…
Email Address Encoder4.2100K+
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100K+4.3Gravity Forms Zero Spam
Email Address Encoder4.2100K+
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80K+4.7Image CAPTCHA for Contact Form 7 and…
Email Address Encoder4.2100K+
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40K+4.6reCAPTCHA for WooCommerce
Gravity Forms Zero Spam4.3100K+
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80K+4.7Image CAPTCHA for Contact Form 7 and…
Gravity Forms Zero Spam4.3100K+
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40K+4.6reCAPTCHA for WooCommerce
Image CAPTCHA for Contact Form 7 and…4.780K+
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40K+4.6reCAPTCHA for WooCommerce

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the right WordPress spam plugin?
Compare key metrics like active installations, user ratings, support response rates, and update frequency. Our side-by-side comparisons show these data points for each plugin so you can make an informed decision based on real WordPress.org statistics.
What data is used in these spam comparisons?
Every comparison uses live data from WordPress.org including star ratings, active install counts, download trends, support thread resolution rates, version compatibility, and recent user reviews — all updated daily.
Are there free alternatives among WordPress spam?
Yes — most WordPress spam offer a free version on WordPress.org. Our comparisons include both free and premium plugins so you can evaluate whether paid features are worth the upgrade for your specific needs.
How often are these spam comparisons updated?
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