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How do I use Akismet spam protection?
Get started in 3 simple steps
- Sign Up. Sign up for an Akismet plan that best suits your needs.
- Activate. Use your API key to activate your Akismet plugin or module.
- Relax. Rest easy knowing that Akismet is protecting your site from spam. Awesome, let’s kill some spam! , , ,
Akismet checks your comments and contact form submissions against a global database of spam to prevent your site from publishing malicious content. The plug-in automatically checks all comments and filters out the ones that look like spam.
What is Akismet anti-spam?
Akismet is a service that filters spam from comments, trackbacks, and contact form messages. The filter works by combining information about spam captured on all participating sites, and then using those spam rules to block future spam. Akismet is offered by Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com.
Does Akismet protect contact forms?
Akismet is a powerful anti-spam service provided by Automattic that protects your contact forms. Spam filtering with Akismet forms the centerpiece of our spam prevention strategy.
Pricing: Free. You can also upgrade to Akismet Plus for more advanced protection, which costs $10 per month for one site.
Can I use Akismet for free?
Akismet is free for non-business and personal sites. For business websites, there are different plans and packages available. Choose an option that best suits you. The pricing is setup on honor system, so theoretically you can get away by using a personal plan on a low traffic site.
Does Akismet protect Contact Form 7?
Contact Form 7 provides several spam protection modules; we recommend utilizing different types in combination. Akismet is a powerful anti-spam service provided by Automattic that protects your contact forms.