Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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An extremely powerful antispam plugin that blocks spam-bots without annoying captcha images.
| Metric | Anti-spam Reloaded | WPBruiser {no- Captcha anti-Spam} |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.6 ★ |
| Total reviews | 14 | ★ 213 |
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Based on the data on this page, Anti-spam Reloaded is the stronger choice for most WordPress Plugin Directory merchants — 5.0★ vs WPBruiser {no- Captcha anti-Spam}'s 4.6★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. WPBruiser {no- Captcha anti-Spam} has the larger user base (213 reviews vs 14), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Anti-spam Reloaded's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Anti-spam Reloaded; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — WPBruiser {no- Captcha anti-Spam}'s 213-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Anti-spam Reloaded's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Anti-spam Reloaded audit • WPBruiser {no- Captcha anti-Spam} audit
Anti-spam Reloaded has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 14 reviews) compared to WPBruiser {no- Captcha anti-Spam} (4.6★ from 213 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Anti-spam Reloaded fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; WPBruiser {no- Captcha anti-Spam} is the call if you need the larger user base. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory marketplace. WPBruiser {no- Captcha anti-Spam} has more onboarding documentation maturity (213 reviews vs 14), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
Anti-spam Reloaded typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (14 reviews). WPBruiser {no- Captcha anti-Spam} aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (213 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Anti-spam Reloaded and WPBruiser {no- Captcha anti-Spam} both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Anti-spam Reloaded" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
