Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection
4.7★ (1,186 ratings) · Current rank #7
Active installs
5M+
1.5% of tracked installs
Rank
#7
Peak #7
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All-time downloads
396.8M
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection currently ranks #7 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It accounts for roughly 1.5% of all active installs across the plugins we track.
- The latest release, v5.7, shipped on Apr 23, 2026 (106 days ago) — release #92 since the plugin joined the directory in 2005.
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Details
| Author | Automattic |
|---|---|
| Current version | 5.7 |
| Versions released | 92 |
| Last updated | 2026-04-23 |
| Added to directory | 2005-10-20 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
The best anti-spam protection to block spam comments and spam in a contact form. The most trusted antispam solution for WordPress and WooCommerce.
Frequently asked questions
Is Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection a free plugin?
Yes — Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection?
WordPress.org reports 5M+ active installs.
How popular is Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection?
As of August 6, 2026, Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection ranks #7 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection last updated?
Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection was last updated on April 23, 2026 (version 5.7). It has shipped 92 releases in total.
Who makes Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection?
Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection is developed by Automattic. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2005.
