Akismet

Akismet tracking and usage

Websites using Akismet over time
806,033websites on 11 Nov 2026
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We track 806,033 websites using Akismet, along with their country, traffic, industry and platforms. There are 57,762 websites using Akismet in United States.

About Akismet

Akismet is a WordPress plugin, built by Automattic, that automatically filters spam from comments and contact form submissions.

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Plugin / ModuleContent Management SystemWordPress Plugins
Websites using Akismet by countrymarket share
7.2%
🇺🇸US
3.5%
🇫🇷FR
2.8%
🇳🇱NL
2.7%
🇩🇪DE
2.5%
🇬🇧GB
2.4%
🇮🇹IT
2%
🇯🇵JP
1.9%
🇷🇺RU
Websites using Akismet by industrymarket share · top 6 industries
Technology & Computing
20%
Construction
18%
Medical & Healthcare
17%
Education
16%
Marketing & Advertising
15%
Shopping
14%
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Websites using Akismet

showing 25 of 806,033
WebsiteCountryTrafficIndustry
nasa.gov🇺🇸USTop 500Law & Government
akismet.com🇺🇸USTop 1KSaaS & Cloud
opensource.org🇺🇸USTop 1KSoftware Development
tim.blog🇺🇸USTop 5KPrint & Publishing
traffmonetizer.com🇪🇪EETop 5KSoftware Development
matomo.org🇳🇿NZTop 5KTechnology & Computing
usp.br🇧🇷BRTop 5KScience
easydns.com🇨🇦CATop 5KTechnology & Computing
ap.org🇺🇸USTop 5KMovies & TV
theonion.com🇺🇸USTop 10KEntertainment
cepa.org🇺🇸USTop 10KLaw & Government
hechingerreport.org🇺🇸USTop 10KMovies & TV
additudemag.com🇺🇸USTop 10KHealth & Fitness
grab.com🇸🇬SGTop 10KSoftware Development
tupi.fm🇧🇷BRTop 10KTelecommunications
css-tricks.com🇬🇧GBTop 10KEntertainment
placesjournal.org🇺🇸USTop 50KPrint & Publishing
unpad.ac.id🇮🇩IDTop 50KEducation
creativecommons.jp🇯🇵JPTop 50KTechnology & Computing
paloaltoonline.com🇺🇸USTop 50KNews & Weather
reinsurancene.ws🇬🇧GBTop 50KTechnology & Computing
seopress.org🇫🇷FRTop 50KSaaS & Cloud
arl.org🇺🇸USTop 50KBooks & Literature
vpnoverview.com🇳🇱NLTop 50KPrint & Publishing
topclassactions.com🇺🇸USTop 50KLegal Services
Showing 25 of 806,033 websitesView detailed list →

Frequently asked

What exactly is Akismet and how does it work?›
Akismet is a spam filtering service, primarily designed for WordPress sites, that automatically checks comments and contact form submissions against a global database of spam, helping to prevent spam from appearing on your site. It uses advanced algorithms and machine learning to identify patterns and detect spam content.
Can I use Akismet for non-WordPress websites?›
Yes, Akismet can be integrated with non-WordPress websites as well. Akismet offers an API that allows developers to integrate the service with other platforms and applications.
How does Akismet handle false positives and false negatives?›
If Akismet mistakenly marks a genuine comment as spam (false positive) or misses a spam comment (false negative), you can simply report it back to the system. This helps Akismet improve its algorithms and become more accurate over time.
Is there a cost associated with using Akismet?›
Akismet offers a range of plans, including a free option for personal blogs, as well as paid plans for businesses and commercial sites. The pricing varies based on the features and the monthly usage.
Does Akismet store the data it processes?›
Yes, Akismet temporarily stores the data it processes for 15 days, in case you need to review missed or misclassified comments. The data is then automatically deleted after this retention period.

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