# Akismet Credit Inserter

> Akismet Credit Inserter has 10+ active installs and 86 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Akismet Credit Inserter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Adds a small "Spam prevention powered by Akismet" to the footer of every blog to abide by Akismet licensing terms.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,269
- **Downloads (30 days):** 86 (+45.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 22, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** D'Arcy Norman (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dnorman/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/akismet-credit-inserter/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [akismet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/akismet/) | #11 | 17 |
| [wpmu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wpmu/) | #35 | 70 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| akismet | >100 | 290 |
| wpmu | >100 | 311 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Armour – Honeypot Anti Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/honeypot/) | 400K+ | 5/5 (1,454) | Sep 3, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 2 | [Honeypot Anti-Spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/honeypot-antispam/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (12) | May 28, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 3 | [FV Antispam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fv-antispam/) | 900+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Nov 11, 2025 | 45/100 |
| 4 | [BotBlocker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/botblocker/) | 200+ | 1.6/5 (10) | Apr 25, 2012 | 24/100 |
| 5 | [Send E-mail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/send-e-mail/) | 100+ | — | Apr 29, 2011 | 25/100 |
| 6 | [Disable Author Url and Comment Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-remove-author-url-and-comment-links/) | 100+ | 3/5 (2) | Jul 22, 2012 | 26/100 |
| 7 | [Gutenberg Forms Add-on for Akismet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/guten-forms-akismet/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | May 18, 2022 | 31/100 |
| 8 | [Akismet Notifier](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akismet-notifier/) | 20+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 27, 2016 | 31/100 |
| 9 | [Block Top Spammers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/top-spammers/) | 20+ | — | Mar 23, 2010 | 24/100 |
| 10 | [SimpleForm Akismet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simpleform-akismet/) | 20+ | — | Jul 25, 2024 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Akismet Credit Inserter free?
Yes. Akismet Credit Inserter is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Akismet Credit Inserter safe to use in 2026?
Akismet Credit Inserter shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Akismet Credit Inserter?
Akismet Credit Inserter is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,269 times since it launched in November 2008. It was downloaded 86 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Akismet Credit Inserter work with WordPress 7.1?
Akismet Credit Inserter is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Akismet Credit Inserter last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on October 22, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Akismet Credit Inserter?
Akismet Credit Inserter is developed and maintained by D'Arcy Norman.

### What are the best alternatives to Akismet Credit Inserter?
The most popular alternatives to Akismet Credit Inserter are WP Armour (400K+ installs), Honeypot Anti-Spam (10K+ installs) and FV Antispam (900+ installs).


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