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Akismet is popular in Entertainment, Consumer Electronics, and Information Technology And Services industries and is widely used by Small Business, Enterprise, and Large Enterprise.

Akismet Product Overview

Akismet is a spam fighting service that protects WordPress sites from spam. Millions of sites benefit from its comment and contact form protection.

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"...My clients spend on Display Advertising which does generate spam leads until they figured out there is too much and they don..." Peer review by Hence W, Web Engineer

Akismet Customer Insights, Testimonials and Case Studies

What solutions does Akismet provide for Social Media Analytics?

How does Akismet facilitate Engagement Management?

What makes Akismet ideal for Sending & Publishing Communications?

Why is Akismet the best choice for Content Management?

What is Akismet used for?

Akismet is a Security Software mainly used by its customers to Acquire Customers and Improve ROI by Advertisement, Social Media Analytics and Engagement Management .

What are the top features of Akismet?

Widgets, Personalization and bot are some of the top features of Akismet.

Who uses Akismet?

Akismet is used by Entertainment, Consumer Electronics and Information Technology And Services among other industries.

What are Akismet alternatives?

ClickGUARD, ClickCease, Stripe Radar and JumpCloud are popular alternatives for Akismet.

11 buyers and buying teams have used Cuspera to assess how well Akismet solved their Security needs. Cuspera uses 1122 insights from these buyers along with peer reviews, customer case studies, testimonials, expert blogs and vendor provided installation data to help you assess the fit for your specific Security needs.

Buckminster Fuller Institute (BFI) - Non Profit Organization Management

BFI.org used Pressable, Jetpack CRM, and WooCommerce from Automattic to update its website. The nonprofit needed its online presence to match a recent rebrand. With Pressable hosting and a new WordPr...ess site, BFI improved design and reliability. Jetpack CRM helped BFI manage members and partners. WooCommerce made it easier for visitors to support BFI through memberships and donations. BFI saw more partnerships and collaborations after the website upgrade.

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Katie Seaman - Professional Training & Coaching

Day One helps Katie Seaman, a mindfulness coach, stay present and support her well-being. She uses the app daily for journaling and self-reflection. The app lets her process emotions and log importan...t moments. Katie says Day One is a trusted tool in her personal and professional growth. She encourages others to start journaling with Day One, no matter their experience level.

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Kindness.org - Non Profit Organization Management

WordPress, WooCommerce, and Pressable helped Kindness.org build a flexible, easy-to-update website. The site supports their mission to make kindness measurable and actionable. Automattic created a cu...stom block to show donation impact. Non-technical staff can update content quickly and stay on brand. The tools make it simple for Kindness.org to share their message and grow their programs.

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Science of People

Vanessa Van Edwards wanted to improve her people skills using science. She created Science of People to help others connect through research-backed insights. As the site grew, she moved it to Automat...tic's Pressable hosting platform. She also used Sensei LMS to create People School, an online course. Students praised the learning experience as the best they've had.

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Ideas Beyond Borders (IBB) - Non Profit Organization Management

Automattic's WordPress, WooCommerce, Jetpack, and Akismet help Ideas Beyond Borders (IBB) share open source knowledge in the Middle East. IBB uses these tools to publish content, protect its website,... and support covert education efforts. Jetpack and Akismet blocked over 130,000 attacks on IBB’s Pressable-hosted site. IBB launched an interactive map to show its global impact. Automattic’s solutions help IBB stay secure and reach more people.

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Errorless Service Dogs - Consumer Services

Blaze for WordPress helped Errorless Service Dogs, a small business, find new customers online. Dawn Scott used Blaze ads because they were easy and affordable. She tested different ads and focused o...n quality leads. With $6,135 in ad spend, she made $480,000 in sales, a 7,724% ROI. Blaze let her spend less time on marketing and more on training service dogs.

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Peers used Akismet for advertisement and social media analytics

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FEATURE RATINGS AND REVIEWS
AI Powered

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Custom Reports

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CAPABILITIES RATINGS AND REVIEWS
AI Powered

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Custom Reports

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Analytics

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Automattic Inc. News

Partnership
 

Automattic Invests in University of Illinois Chicago Tech Solutions Open Source Fund Automattic

Automattic has partnered with the University of Illinois Chicago to support the UIC Tech Solutions Open Source Fund. This initiative focuses on advancing AI literacy through a workforce-first program called AI Leaders, which integrates WordPress projects. Participants gain WordPress micro-credentials, enhancing job placement opportunities. Automattic aims to grow the WordPress contributor base and establish WordPress as a platform for applied AI work.

Executive
 

Automattic Welcomes Stephen Wolfram as Special Advisor

Automattic has appointed Stephen Wolfram as a Special Advisor. Wolfram, known for his pioneering work in computation as the founder of Wolfram Research and creator of Mathematica, Wolfram|Alpha, and the Wolfram Language, will bring his expertise to Automattic. His previous engagements with Automattic include speaking at their Grand Meetup and participating in advisory roles earlier this year.

Company
 

Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg says the Tumblr acquisition may be the ...

Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg described the 2019 acquisition of Tumblr as potentially the company's biggest mistake, citing high operating costs and integration challenges with WordPress. Despite investing over $100 million, Tumblr's revenue struggles persist, leading to operational downsizing. Mullenweg emphasized ongoing efforts to integrate Tumblr into WordPress infrastructure to improve cost efficiency.

M&A
 

Automattic Welcomes Clay

Automattic has acquired Clay, an AI-powered relationship management platform that organizes and searches users networks across email, calendars, and social media. Clays technology, focused on intelligent insights and streamlined connection management, will be integrated into Automattics messaging ecosystem to enhance online collaboration and relationship building.

Automattic Inc. Profile

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Automattic Inc.

Company Website

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Year Founded

2005

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Employees

501-1000

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