Is Akismet The Best Tool To Block WordPress Comment Spam?
I’ve just decided to switch back to using Akismet to protect this site from comment spam. In the past I wasn’t a big fan of Akismet, because it didn’t provide a lot of ways to deal with false positives, but I feel that I need to try something new as too much spam has been getting through.
Previously I was using Spam Karma 2 as it offered the most control that allowed me to ensure that regular commentators on this blog got through ok, but recently it has been letting too many spam comments through. I was getting so many each day that I’ve been logging on nearly every hour and spending around an hour a day just deleting spam.
I think that Spam Karma 2 has lost it’s position as the best WordPress anti-spam tool because the developer isn’t actively developing it because he said he couldn’t see the point of trying to compete with Akismet, which is bundled with WordPress. I can kind of see his point, but I still think it’s a real shame.
So, what do you think is currently the best WordPress anti-spam tool? Is it now Akismet? Or is there a new kid on the block that has stepped in where Spam Karma 2 has left off?
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Comment by Heather on 20 January 2008:
@Everton
Akismet definitely has its uses - I use them both. SpamFree has just made a HUGE difference. It also uses no server resources. I’m all about having a fast site too.
Comment by Everton on 20 January 2008:
PS plus Akismet doesn’t use server resources - I’m convinced it’s one of the reasons my site seems faster.
Comment by Everton on 20 January 2008:
@Heather
Thanks-will take a look. Akismet is making about 2-4 mistakes a day, which is very good going. So, the need to switch isn’t as pressing as I thought. Akismet has definitely got a lot better over the last year, and will probably continue to do so given that WP run it.