# SimpleForm Akismet

> SimpleForm Akismet has 20+ active installs and 58 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** SimpleForm Akismet shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Do you get junk emails through your contact form? This plugin for SimpleForm helps prevent spam submission.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 2,420
- **Downloads (30 days):** 58 (+56.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 25, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.6.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.9+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WPSForm (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/simpleform/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simpleform-akismet/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [akismet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/akismet/) | #9 | 17 |
| [anti-spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/anti-spam/) | #98 | 206 |
| [contact form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/contact-form/) | >100 | 737 |
| [simpleform addon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/simpleform-addon/) | #1 | 2 |
| [spam manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam-manager/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| akismet | #60 | 288 |
| anti-spam | >100 | 743 |
| contact form | >100 | 8,564 |
| simpleform addon | #3 | 4 |
| spam manager | >100 | 590 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 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 |
| 11 | [Akismet Credit Inserter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akismet-credit-inserter/) | 10+ | — | Oct 22, 2019 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is SimpleForm Akismet safe to use in 2026?
SimpleForm Akismet shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SimpleForm Akismet?
SimpleForm Akismet is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,420 times since it launched in January 2021. It was downloaded 58 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SimpleForm Akismet work with WordPress 7.1?
SimpleForm Akismet is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does SimpleForm Akismet need?
SimpleForm Akismet requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was SimpleForm Akismet last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on July 25, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes SimpleForm Akismet?
SimpleForm Akismet is developed and maintained by WPSForm.

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


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