WordPress plugin comparison
Disqus Comment System vs Throws SPAM Away
At a glance
- Disqus Comment System has more active installs: 30K+, against 10K+ for Throws SPAM Away.
- On a typical day, Disqus Comment System is downloaded about 439 times, Throws SPAM Away about 62.
- Throws SPAM Away is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews, against 2.7 from 219 reviews.
- Disqus Comment System was updated more recently: Oct 22, 2026, against Aug 26, 2026 for Throws SPAM Away.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Disqus Comment System has been around longer: since 2008, against 2011 for Throws SPAM Away.
Line by line
Disqus Comment System leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Disqus Comment System |  Throws SPAM Away |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #933 | #1,442 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 23K | 2.8K |
| Rating | 2.7(219) | 5.0(6) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.73 | ×0.88 |
| Last release | 19 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | – |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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