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Akismet

Check form submissions against Akismet’s spam database and handle suspect entries more effectively.

How to Integrate Forms with Akismet in WordPress

Reduce spam in forms in WordPress with Akismet checks built into WS Form

Akismet gives WordPress the ability to check comments and form submissions against its global spam database. WS Form integrates with Akismet so you can check form submissions for spam content.

Submissions checked with Akismet are graded for spam in the WS Form submissions page. A colored circle shows the result: red for blatant spam, orange for possible spam, and green for submissions not considered spam.

You can choose an email field and select text-based fields for Akismet to analyze. WS Form also lets you decide how to handle suspect submissions, including using a spam threshold or rejecting suspect or blatant spam.

  • Spam scoring

    Akismet grades checked submissions for spam so you can review results more easily.

  • Visual indicators

    See red, orange, and green status markers in the submissions page.

  • Flexible handling

    Choose whether to use a spam threshold or reject suspect or blatant spam.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Akismet integration do in WS Form?

It checks form submissions against Akismet’s global spam database and grades submissions for spam.

How are Akismet results shown in WS Form?

Checked submissions show a colored circle in the submissions page: red for blatant spam, orange for possible spam, and green for not considered spam.

How do I integrate WordPress with Akismet using WS Form?

In the form layout editor, click the settings icon, open the Spam tab, and enable Akismet. You can then choose an email field, select fields to check for spam, and configure how suspect submissions are handled. For more detail, see the Akismet setup guide.

Which fields can Akismet check for spam?

You can select text-based fields that contain visitor content, such as an inquiry or comments text area. You should also choose the form field that represents the visitor’s email address.

What happens when spam is found?

WS Form can use a spam threshold, reject suspect spam, or reject blatant spam. Depending on the setting, submissions may be moved to the submissions spam folder, and actions and add-ons may or may not run.

Can I use Akismet test mode in WS Form?

Yes. WS Form includes a test mode option for Akismet that puts the API into test mode and disables training.

Can administrators bypass the Akismet check?

Yes. WS Form includes a bypass option so the Akismet check does not run while you are signed in as an administrator.

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