WordPress plugin comparison
MDL Spam Filter vs WPForms
At a glance
- WPForms has more active installs: 5M+, against 10+ for MDL Spam Filter.
- On a typical day, WPForms is downloaded about 78,053 times, MDL Spam Filter about 9.
- MDL Spam Filter has no reviews yet.
- WPForms was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Aug 10, 2026 for MDL Spam Filter.
- WPForms is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for MDL Spam Filter.
- WPForms has been around longer: since 2016, against 2026 for MDL Spam Filter.
Line by line
WPForms leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  MDL Spam Filter |  WPForms |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #40,709 | #9 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 5M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 260 | 7.4M |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.8(14.4K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 95% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×5.59 |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.2 |
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