Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection is a free WordPress plugin by Automattic with 5M+ active installs, ranked #8 among the most popular WordPress plugins today. It is rated 4.7/5 from 1,187 reviews and has been downloaded 408.4M times. The latest version 5.7.2 was released on August 18, 2026.
Highlights
- Slipped 1 positions over the last 30 days.
- Ranks in the top 1.9% of all tracked plugins.
- Best position recorded: #7.
- Last updated 3 months ago.
- Next install milestone: next 6M+.
Real-world usage
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Monthly readings
| Month | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | #8 | ▬ |
| October 2026 | #8 | ▼ 1 |
| September 2026 | #7 | ▲ 1 |
| August 2026 | #8 | — |
Monthly readings
| Month | Installs | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 5M | — |
| October 2026 | 5M | −1M |
| September 2026 | 6M | — |
| August 2026 | 6M | — |
Websites using Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection
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⌕Details
- Author
- Automattic
- Version
- 5.7.2
- Last updated
- August 18, 2026
- Added
- October 20, 2005
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- First tracked
- August 1, 2026
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.
FAQ
How many sites use Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection?
Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection has 5M+ active installs according to WordPress.org.
How popular is Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection?
It is currently ranked #8 among tracked plugins, with a peak of #7.
When was Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection last updated?
The latest version (5.7.2) was released on August 18, 2026.
Who develops Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection?
Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection is developed by Automattic.
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