Contact Form 7 vs Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection: Which Is Faster for WordPress?
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Head-to-Head Benchmark
| Metric | Contact Form 7 | Akismet Anti-spam |
|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Activation TTFB | +2 ms | +7 ms |
| ⚡ Activation Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| ⚡ Activation Queries | +0 | +1 |
| 🏠 Homepage TTFB | +2 ms | +10 ms |
| 🏠 Homepage Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| 🏠 Homepage Queries | +0 | +0 |
| ⚙️ WP Admin TTFB | +13 ms | +614 ms |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Queries | +0 | +6 |
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Contact Form 7 | Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Active Installs | 10.0M+ | 6.0M+ |
| User Rating | 4.0/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Speed Score | C+ | C+ |
| Tested Up To | WP 6.9.1 | WP 6.9.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Last Updated | 2026-02-08 | 2025-11-12 |
| Total Downloads | 408.3M+ | 385.6M+ |
Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, Contact Form 7 or Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection?
Both plugins score similarly on speed metrics.
Which should I use, Contact Form 7 or Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection?
Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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