WordPress plugin comparison
Dam Spam vs Honeypot Anti-Spam
At a glance
- Honeypot Anti-Spam has more active installs: 10K+, against 3K+ for Dam Spam.
- On a typical day, Dam Spam is downloaded about 85 times, Honeypot Anti-Spam about 47.
- Honeypot Anti-Spam is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 12 reviews, against 4.3 from 4 reviews.
- Dam Spam was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against May 28, 2026 for Honeypot Anti-Spam.
- Dam Spam is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Honeypot Anti-Spam.
- Honeypot Anti-Spam has been around longer: since 2020, against 2025 for Dam Spam.
Line by line
Honeypot Anti-Spam leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Dam Spam |  Honeypot Anti-Spam |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,659 | #1,699 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.7K | 1.4K |
| Rating | 4.3(4) | 4.7(12) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.81 | ×0.85 |
| Last release | 6 days ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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