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Akismet: Website Spam Protection
- Security
- Email Security
- Small business owners
- Website administrators
- Development teams
- Enterprise security teams
- Bloggers
Pricing
Pricing includes a 'name your price' plan for personal use, a Pro plan starting at $9.95 per month (billed yearly) for single commercial sites, and a Business plan at $49.95 per month (billed yearly). Enterprise pricing is custom.
At a glance
- Best for
- Small business owners, Website administrators, Development teams, Enterprise security teams, Bloggers
- Key use cases
- Comment Moderation, Lead Form Protection, Custom Application Security, Multisite Network Management
- Integrations
- Jetpack, Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, Formidable Forms
- Official website
- Visit Akismet official website
How AI is used
Akismet is a cloud-based spam filtering service designed to identify and block unwanted content across websites. It uses machine learning to analyze user submissions in real time, filtering spam from comments, contact forms, and other text inputs.
The tool is designed for a wide range of users, from individual bloggers to large enterprise organizations. Because it operates in the background, it is designed to protect sites without requiring visitors to solve CAPTCHAs, which may help maintain conversion rates on lead forms.
For technical teams, Akismet provides an open API that supports integration into various applications and platforms beyond WordPress, including Drupal and Joomla. Buyers should confirm their monthly spam check volume when choosing between the Pro, Business, and Enterprise tiers.
Prospective buyers should verify the specific monthly spam call limits associated with each commercial plan to determine which tier fits their traffic levels.
Key Features
Machine Learning Filtering
Uses a large database of spam data to identify and block user-submitted text spam in real time.
Form Spam Protection
Filters spam submissions from contact forms and other input fields to reduce manual cleanup.
Comment Filtering
Automatically identifies and blocks spam comments on blogs and forums.
Developer API
An open API that allows the service to be integrated into custom applications and different CMS platforms.
Management Dashboard
Provides visibility into blocked content and allows users to correct false positives.
Use Cases
Comment Moderation
Filtering spam comments on a business blog or community forum to reduce manual review time.
Lead Form Protection
Blocking bot submissions on contact or sign-up forms to help keep CRM data clean.
Custom Application Security
Integrating spam detection into a custom-built application via API to protect user-generated content.
Multisite Network Management
Managing spam protection across a large network of commercial sites using Business or Enterprise plans.
Integrations
- Jetpack
- Contact Form 7
- Gravity Forms
- Formidable Forms
FAQ
What types of spam does Akismet block?
- Akismet analyzes user-submitted text to block comment spam, form submissions, and forum bots.
Does Akismet require visitors to use CAPTCHAs?
- No, Akismet is designed to work in the background to avoid adding friction or puzzles for site visitors.
Which plan is right for a commercial business?
- Businesses can choose the Pro plan for single-site use starting at $9.95/month, the Business plan for unlimited sites at $49.95/month, or a custom Enterprise plan.
Source category: Security
Source subcategory: Email Security
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