Akismet Anti-spam: installs, ratings and growth stats
By Automattic · Rank #7
Akismet Anti-spam is a WordPress.org plugin tracked daily by HostList. Current WordPress.org active-install bucket: 5M+. Rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 1,184 ratings. HostList snapshots installs, ratings, and support signals so you can see freshness and direction, then follow the hosting links below for WordPress and stack-fit guidance. Active installs are ranges published by WordPress.org, not exact counts. HostList rank is by active-install bucket only. This page is a hosting-support resource, not a paid plugin ranking.
Over the last 90 days with download data, WordPress.org recorded about 8,849,862 downloads for Akismet Anti-spam. Public support resolution sits at 100%. HostList install rank: #7. Use the charts below for direction, then pick hosting that matches the plugin's cache, PHP, and ecommerce needs.
The best anti-spam protection to block spam comments and spam in a contact form. The most trusted antispam solution for WordPress and WooCommerce.
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Technical details
- Tested up to WordPress 7.0.2
- Requires PHP 7.2
- Last updated 23 April 2026
- Added to WordPress.org 2005-10-20
- View on WordPress.org
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FAQ
How many sites use Akismet Anti-spam?
WordPress.org reports an active-install bucket of 5M+. That is a rounded range, not an exact site count.
Is Akismet Anti-spam actively maintained?
WordPress.org last listed an update on 23 April 2026. It is tested up to WordPress 7.0.2.
What hosting should I use with Akismet Anti-spam?
Start with HostList guidance on Best WordPress hosting. Match the host stack (caching layer, managed WordPress policies, ecommerce readiness) to what this plugin needs.
Data aggregated from WordPress.org. Active installs are published buckets, not exact counts.