Akismet Anti-spam vs Antispam Bee
Side-by-side WordPress.org install buckets, ratings, and support signals. Neither side can pay for a win.
| Metric | Akismet Anti-spam | Antispam Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 5M+ | 700K+ |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Number of ratings | 1,186 | 226 |
| Support resolved | 100% | 50% |
| Rank by installs | #7 | #82 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 5.2 |
Methodology and snapshot notes
Akismet Anti-spam vs Antispam Bee is a data-led WordPress plugin comparison on HostList. Both sides use the same WordPress.org signals: active-install buckets, ratings, rating volume, and support resolution where available. Neither plugin vendor can pay for a win on this page. Use the numbers to shortlist a tool, then follow the hosting links for WordPress, WooCommerce, caching, or security fit. Active installs are ranges, not exact counts. HostList rank is by active-install bucket only (alphabetical tiebreak within a bucket).
As of the latest HostList snapshot, Akismet Anti-spam sits at 5M+ active installs with a 4.7/5 rating from 1,186 reviews (rank #7 by installs). Antispam Bee is at 700K+, 4.8/5 from 226 reviews (rank #82). Support resolution is 100% for Akismet Anti-spam and 50% for Antispam Bee. Prefer the side whose install bucket, rating volume, and support load match your risk tolerance, then pick hosting that fits that stack.
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