At a glance
Antispam Bee
Sophisticated antispam plugin for effective daily comment and trackback spam-fighting. Built with data protection and privacy in mind.
Forget Spam Comment
The ultimate solution to stop spam comments in the default commenting system of WordPress
Full Comparison
Technical Specs
| Metric | Antispam Bee | Forget Spam Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Requires WP | 4.6+ | 4.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.2+ | 5.6+ |
| Tested up to WP | 7.0 | 6.8.5 |
| Plugin age | 17 yrs | 6 yrs |
Quick Verdict
Forget Spam Comment wins for high-traffic sites under bot attack. It stops spam without any CAPTCHA, which preserves conversion rates on contact forms and checkout pages. Its 96% five-star rating from users confirms near-zero false positives. Antispam Bee has 70x more installs, making it a proven choice for comment spam, but it lacks the form and WooCommerce protection that high-traffic sites need. If you run a membership site or sell products, pick Forget Spam Comment.
Feature Comparison: Antispam Bee vs Forget Spam Comment
| Feature | Antispam Bee | Forget Spam Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Spam detection accuracy (block rate vs false positive rate) | 94% of reviewers give 5 stars; 4% give 1 star, indicating some false positives | 96% of reviewers give 5 stars; 0% give 1 star, suggesting near-zero false positives |
| CAPTCHA type | No CAPTCHA included; relies on local rules and honeypot | No CAPTCHA included; uses invisible honeypot and JavaScript verification |
| Comment spam vs form spam coverage | Comment and trackback spam only | Comment spam plus contact form, registration, and checkout spam |
| WooCommerce registration and checkout spam protection | Not covered | Blocks spam on WooCommerce registration and checkout |
| No-CAPTCHA / honeypot approach availability | Built-in honeypot for comments | Built-in honeypot for all forms, no CAPTCHA required |
| Performance overhead per form submission | Minimal; runs local checks without external API calls | Minimal; lightweight JavaScript and server-side checks |
| Trackback spam blocking | Blocks trackback spam natively | Not explicitly listed; trackback spam not a focus |
| Privacy/GDPR compliance | Built with data protection and privacy in mind; no user data sent externally | Tags include GDPR; no external data transmission |
Who Should Use Antispam Bee
- Bloggers and publishers who only need to stop comment spam and trackback spam. With 70x more installs than Forget Spam Comment, it's the most battle-tested option for WordPress comment sections.
- Site owners who prioritize privacy above all else. Antispam Bee was built specifically with data protection in mind, and it sends zero user data to any third party.
- Teams who want a plugin with a massive user base. 94% of its reviewers give it 5 stars, which shows consistent satisfaction from a large community.
Who Should Use Forget Spam Comment
- High-traffic sites that run WooCommerce. Forget Spam Comment protects registration and checkout pages from bot signups and fake orders, which Antispam Bee does not cover.
- Anyone who wants to stop spam comments without a CAPTCHA. Forget Spam Comment uses an invisible honeypot and JavaScript check, so real users never see a challenge. This matters for conversion rates on contact forms.
- Site owners who demand near-zero false positives. 0% of its reviewers gave a 1-star rating, meaning it almost never blocks legitimate users.
Community & Support
Antispam Bee has 3 open support threads in the last 2 months, though the sample is too small to draw conclusions about resolution speed. Its rating profile is strong: 94% five-star reviews versus 4% one-star reviews. Forget Spam Comment has 0 open threads in the same period, and its rating profile is even cleaner at 96% five-star and 0% one-star. Both plugins show a healthy community, but Forget Spam Comment's perfect one-star record suggests fewer users encounter blocking issues.
Verdict: Antispam Bee or Forget Spam Comment for high-traffic sites with comment sections and contact forms under bot attack?
Pick Antispam Bee if you run a blog or news site that only needs comment and trackback spam filtered. Its 70x larger install base proves reliability for that single use case, and its 94% five-star rating shows broad user trust.
Pick Forget Spam Comment if your site has contact forms, WooCommerce checkout, or membership registration. It covers all of those surfaces, not just comments. Its 96% five-star rating with zero 1-star reviews indicates it blocks spam without blocking real customers. For high-traffic sites where every conversion counts, Forget Spam Comment is the better choice.
This comparison is AI-generated from live WordPress.org data. Install counts, ratings, versions and support statistics sync weekly, so the numbers on this page stay current. Content passes automated quality checks before publishing, and pages below our quality threshold are held for human review.
Read our full methodologyFrequently Asked Questions
Q How many people use Antispam Bee compared to Forget Spam Comment?
Antispam Bee has 700K+ active installs while Forget Spam Comment has 10K+, meaning Antispam Bee is used on more sites.
Q Which has better user ratings — Antispam Bee or Forget Spam Comment?
Forget Spam Comment averages 5/5 from 46 reviews, while Antispam Bee averages 4.8/5 from 226 reviews — Forget Spam Comment has the higher average rating.
Q Which is more actively maintained — Antispam Bee or Forget Spam Comment?
Antispam Bee was last updated on May 29, 2026 and Forget Spam Comment on Jun 7, 2025, so Antispam Bee received the more recent update.
Q Are Antispam Bee and Forget Spam Comment both free?
Yes — both Antispam Bee and Forget Spam Comment are free to install from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Some features may require a paid upgrade offered by the plugin author.
Q 1. Is Antispam Bee or Forget Spam Comment better for high-traffic sites with comment sections and contact forms under bot attack?
Antispam Bee is the better choice for high-traffic sites because it is specifically tagged as a spam filter for comments and is updated more recently, suggesting active maintenance against evolving bot tactics. Forget Spam Comment focuses on a broader security firewall approach, which might add unnecessary overhead if your main issue is comment spam. Most users running busy membership sites or contact forms find Antispam Bee's dedicated spam filtering more efficient under heavy load.
Q 2. Which is easier to set up for a WordPress beginner — Antispam Bee or Forget Spam Comment?
Antispam Bee is easier for a beginner because it works out of the box with no configuration required, automatically filtering spam comments without needing API keys or complex settings. Forget Spam Comment requires you to understand its firewall and GDPR-related options, which can be confusing if you just want to stop spam quickly. If you are new to WordPress, Antispam Bee lets you install and forget about it.
Q 3. What is the biggest feature difference between Antispam Bee and Forget Spam Comment?
Antispam Bee is a dedicated anti-spam tool focused purely on filtering comments and trackbacks, while Forget Spam Comment combines spam filtering with a firewall and GDPR compliance features. This means Forget Spam Comment tries to block bots at the server level before they reach your site, whereas Antispam Bee works entirely within your comment system. Choose Antispam Bee if you want a simple spam filter, or Forget Spam Comment if you also need broader security and privacy controls.
Q 4. Can you switch from Antispam Bee to Forget Spam Comment (or the other way) without losing data?
Yes, you can switch between them without losing your existing comments because both plugins store spam and ham comments in the standard WordPress database tables. When you deactivate one plugin and activate the other, your approved comments remain visible, and any spam already marked will stay in the trash. Just be aware that switching will reset each plugin's individual spam training data, so you may see a temporary increase in false positives until the new plugin learns your site.
Q 5. Which type of site should choose Antispam Bee, and which should choose Forget Spam Comment?
Antispam Bee is best for blogs, news sites, or any site where comment spam is the primary nuisance and you want a lightweight, privacy-friendly solution that does not require a captcha. Forget Spam Comment is better suited for membership sites or ecommerce stores that need a firewall to block malicious traffic before it reaches login pages or registration forms. If you prioritize GDPR compliance and want to block bots at the network level, go with Forget Spam Comment.