Key Metrics
Active Installs
6.0M
Total Downloads
31K
Avg Rating
4.7/5.0
Support Resolution
40%
WP.org Rank
#7
Trends
Active Installs
6.0M
Daily Downloads
0/day avg
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Rankings & Growth
Install Health Score
5 signals from your last 30 days of install data
-14
out of ±100
WP.org rounds install counts to tiers — no tier change detected yet. Only Recency reflects real data; the score will update once installs cross a tier boundary.
Rating Breakdown
Support
2 of 5 threads resolved
- cannot reach akismet to sign up
2/7/2026
- Too Many Redirects Issue
12/23/2025
- Bad comment submission triggers PHP warnings
12/22/2025
- API key
11/18/2025
Recent Reviews
The ultimate “set it and forget it” plugin for WordPress!
pdfteq · 2/19/2026
: “I’ve been using Akismet on my blog for months, and it’s been a lifesaver. It works quietly in the background an…
Best antispam !
manucheb · 2/17/2026
I use Akismet from 10 years, definitively the best antispam plugin for my blogs ]]>
protection shield
xmfhaxn76v · 2/11/2026
protect from fraud scam who spam users ]]>
strong protect
kivan7899 · 2/10/2026
strong protect from spam ]]>
protect
mvmmk78890 · 2/10/2026
protect from scam ansd easy to use ]]>
Compatibility
Tested up to WordPress
6.9.4
Requires PHP
7.2
Version Updates (12 mo)
0 updates
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FAQ
Is Akismet Anti-spam still maintained?
Akismet Anti-spam was last updated 5 months ago. It receives occasional updates but may not be actively maintained.
How many active installs does Akismet Anti-spam have?
Akismet Anti-spam currently has 6.0M active installs on WordPress.org.
What is the support resolution rate for Akismet Anti-spam?
40% of support threads have been resolved for Akismet Anti-spam. It currently has 5 support threads with 2 resolved.
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