How Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection Affects Your WordPress Speed

C+

Estimated Speed Score

+-2 ms

TTFB Impact

+0 MB

Memory Impact

DB Queries

Low impact

Plugin Overview

Active Installs6M+

Rating4.7/5 (1,170)

Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1

Requires PHP7.2+

Last UpdatedNov 12, 2025

Downloads385.6M+

AuthorAutomattic

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Performance Analysis

Performance Impact

Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection receives an estimated speed score of C+. Our real benchmark tests measured the following impact when activating this plugin:

TTFB impact: +-2 ms
Memory impact: +0.0 MB
Additional DB queries: +1

Overall activation impact: low. This plugin adds minimal overhead to your WordPress site.

Maintenance Status

Last updated: 2025-11-12. Requires PHP 7.2+. Trusted by 6.0M+ active installations.

Benchmark data measured in an isolated Docker environment (WordPress 6.8, PHP 8.3, GeneratePress). See our full methodology.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection slow down WordPress?

Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection has an estimated speed score of C+. It has a moderate impact. Monitor your site speed after installation.

Is Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection still maintained?

Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection was last updated on 2025-11-12. It has 6.0M+ active installations, indicating it is actively maintained and widely trusted.

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