SimpleForm Akismet
Do you get junk emails through your contact form? This plugin for SimpleForm helps prevent spam submission.
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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.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.6 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where SimpleForm Akismet stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| akismet | #60 |
| anti-spam | >100 |
| contact form | >100 |
| simpleform addon | #3 |
| spam manager | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About SimpleForm Akismet
From the official readme · v1.2.0Description
A lightweight addon for SimpleForm plugin. No configuration required. Once activated, you will find the new “Akismet Anti-Spam” option in the Settings page within the Spam Protection tab. Ensure that before you enable this option, you have activated Akismet plugin and registered an Akismet API Key for enabling anti-spam protection. You no longer need to worry about getting spam in your contact form, since each new form submission will be filtered for spam using Akismet.
For more detailed information refer to the SimpleForm plugin page.
Demo
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Installation
Activating the SimpleForm Akismet plugin is just like any other plugin.
Using the WordPress Dashboard
- Navigate to “Add New” in the plugins dashboard
- Search for “SimpleForm Akismet”
- Click “Install Now”
- Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard
Uploading into WordPress Dashboard
- Navigate to the ‘Add New’ in the plugins dashboard
- Navigate to the ‘Upload’ area
- Select “simpleform-akismet.zip” in your computer
- Click “Install Now”
- Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard
Using FTP
- Download “simpleform-akismet.zip”
- Extract the “simpleform-akismet” directory in your computer
- Upload the “simpleform-akismet” directory to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
- Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard
Frequently asked questions
Can I install this plugin without SimpleForm?
No. You cannot. This is an addon plugin and it requires SimpleForm plugin to work.
Why is this feature not integrated into the SimpleForm plugin?
We have designed SimpleForm to be a minimal, lightweight, fast and privacy-respectful plugin, and we want to keep it that way. You can choose to enable this feature at any time, and with a single click, depending on your needs.
Changelog
1.2.0 (25 July 2024)
- Changed: code refactoring
- Added: compatibility with SimpleForm 2.2.0 version
- Fixed: general errors
1.1.2 (20 April 2022)
- Added: compatibility with SimpleForm 2.1.7 version
1.1.1 (25 May 2021)
- Added: compatibility with SimpleForm 2.0 version
- Fixed: incorrect implementation of akismet in widgets
1.1 (4 April 2021)
- Changed: minor improvements
- Added: option for choosing the word to mark the message as spam
1.0 (21 January 2021)
- Initial release
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FAQ
SimpleForm Akismet: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
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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