Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection vs Flamingo: Which Is Faster for WordPress?
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Head-to-Head Benchmark
| Metric | Akismet Anti-spam | Flamingo |
|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Activation TTFB | +6 ms | +-2 ms |
| ⚡ Activation Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| ⚡ Activation Queries | +1 | +0 |
| 🏠 Homepage TTFB | +-4 ms | +4 ms |
| 🏠 Homepage Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| 🏠 Homepage Queries | +1 | +0 |
| ⚙️ WP Admin TTFB | +0 ms | +4 ms |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Queries | +2 | +0 |
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection | Flamingo |
|---|---|---|
| Active Installs | 6.0M+ | 800K+ |
| User Rating | 4.7/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Speed Score | C+ | C |
| Tested Up To | WP 6.9.1 | WP 6.9.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.4 |
| Last Updated | 2025-11-12 | 2025-12-01 |
| Total Downloads | 385.6M+ | 8.1M+ |
Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection or Flamingo?
Based on our heuristic analysis, Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection scores better on speed metrics.
Which should I use, Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection or Flamingo?
Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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