Akismet Overview

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

Use Cases

Customers recommend Advertisement, Social Media Analytics, Engagement Management, as the business use cases that they have been most satisfied with while using Akismet.

Other use cases:

  • Sending & Publishing Communications
  • Content Management
  • Scheduling Post To Social Media
  • Generation Of New Leads
  • Helpdesk Management
  • Lead Qualification: Technographic
  • Digital Signature
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Business Priorities

Acquire Customers and Improve ROI are the most popular business priorities that customers and associates have achieved using Akismet.

Other priorities:

  • Enhance Customer Relationships
  • Scale Best Practices
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Akismet Use-Cases and Business Priorities: Customer Satisfaction Data

Akismet works with different mediums / channels such as Display Advertisement. Website. Social Media etc.

Akismet's features include Widgets, Personalization, Bot, etc. and Akismet support capabilities include Phone Support, AI Powered, Email Support, etc. also Akismet analytics capabilities include Custom Reports, and Analytics.

Reviews

"...Akismet has helped me to completely eliminate the spam bots that loaded me with uncomfortable and untimely information and advertisements...." Peer review by Miranda R, computer programmer

Peer review evidence (same sources as the product rating summary)

"...Akismet has helped me to completely eliminate the spam bots that loaded me with uncomfortable and untimely information and advertisements...." Peer review by Miranda R, computer programmer
"...Plus, you may want to consider keeping tabs on user activity with Google Analytics Dashboard and streamlining post creation with WP Scheduled Posts and WP RSS Aggregator...." 7 Must-Have WordPress Plugins for Bloggers
"...Others may have blogs with low engagement, so it just makes sense to remove that part of their blog. ..." 54 Simple Ways to Increase Website Traffic in 2019

Akismet, ClickGUARD, ClickCease, Stripe Radar, JumpCloud, etc., all belong to a category of solutions that help Security. Each of them excels in different abilities. Therefore, determining the best platform for your business will depend on your specific needs and requirements.

Popular Business Setting

for Akismet

Top Industries

  • Entertainment
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Information Technology and Services

Popular in

  • Small Business
  • Enterprise
  • Large Enterprise

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

Akismet Customer wins, Customer success stories, Case studies

How can Akismet enhance your Social Media Analytics process?

What makes Akismet ideal for Engagement Management?

How can Akismet optimize your Sending & Publishing Communications Workflow?

How does Akismet facilitate Content Management?

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.

 

Hey Studio - Design - Small

Women at Work: A Podcast for Creatives on a Platform for Creatives – Automattic

Barcelona, Spain

Hey Studio's podcast "Women at Work" chose WordPress.com for its digital platform, highlighting Automattic's role in providing a robust foundation for community building and creative expression. The ...podcast aims to amplify female voices in design and innovation, leveraging WordPress's longevity and ease of use.

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Hey Studio - Design - Small

Women at Work: A Podcast for Creatives on a Platform for Creatives – Automattic

Barcelona, Spain

Hey Studio's podcast "Women at Work" has adopted WordPress.com for its digital presence, enhancing its community-building efforts. The platform supports the podcast's mission to amplify female creati...ves in design and innovation. WordPress.com provides a professional home for the podcast, aligning with its growth and community vision.

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How WordPress Sent a Dog (and a Pop Culture Brand) to the Moon Automattic

Pop Culture Mondays, a site created by Brooke Hammerling, successfully leveraged WordPress's flexibility and AI tools to enhance its design and user experience. The site, which covers digital trends ...and memes, expanded to include a podcast. WordPress's customization capabilities allowed the site to reflect Hammerling's unique perspective, showcasing its adaptability for personalized content creation.

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Buckminster Fuller Institute (BFI) - Non Profit Organization Management - Small

New York, USA

BFI used Automattic's Pressable hosting to relaunch its website in 2022. The new WordPress-based site matched BFI's rebranding and improved its online presence. Jetpack CRM helped BFI manage members ...and partners for real-world projects. WooCommerce made it easier for supporters to donate and join as members. BFI saw more partnerships and collaborations thanks to a clearer, more effective website.

 

Katie Seaman - Professional Training & Coaching - Small

Day One helps Katie Seaman, a mindfulness coach, support her well-being and growth. She uses the app daily for journaling and self-reflection. The app lets her process emotions and log important mome...nts. Katie finds it easy to stay present and connected to her values. Day One is a trusted tool in her personal and professional journey.

 

Kindness.org - Non Profit Organization Management - Small

New York, USA

Kindness.org used WordPress, WooCommerce, and Pressable to build a flexible website. The site lets non-technical staff update content quickly and stay on brand. Automattic created a custom block to s...how the impact of donations. This helped Kindness.org make kindness measurable and actionable. The tools support school programs and workplace assessments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What buyers ask before choosing Akismet

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.
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Peers used Akismet for advertisement and social media analytics

Akismet Features

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FEATURE RATINGS AND REVIEWS
AI Powered

2.50/5 ★

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Custom Reports

3.26/5 ★

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Analytics

2.24/5 ★

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CAPABILITIES RATINGS AND REVIEWS
AI Powered

2.50/5 ★

Read Reviews (2)
Custom Reports

3.26/5 ★

Read Reviews (35)
Analytics

2.24/5 ★

Read Reviews (12)

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Top Failure Risks for Akismet

Automattic Inc. News

Executive

Automattic names interim CFO after exec departures

Automattic has appointed Jeremy Klaperman as interim CFO following executive departures, including former CFO Mark Davies. CEO Matt Mullenweg, who recently returned to his position, shared that the board will evaluate candidates for the permanent CFO role. A new chief legal officer has also been verbally accepted, replacing Andy Missan.

Executive

Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg reinstated after brief ousting

Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg was briefly ousted from his position but was reinstated shortly after. The board initially placed him on paid leave, appointing CFO Mark Davies as interim CEO. Mullenweg's return was confirmed by the company, with the board's full support.

Executive

Automattic says Mullenweg is CEO again, three days after removing him

Automattic reinstated Matt Mullenweg as CEO and chairman, reversing a board decision to place him on leave. The board initially appointed CFO Mark Davies as interim CEO. Mullenweg's return was supported by WordPress.org and Automattic's board. The board has not explained its initial decision, and the situation highlights internal leadership instability at Automattic.

Executive

Automattic confirms Mullenweg has returned as CEO after attempted ouster by board - TechCrunch

Automattic confirmed that Matt Mullenweg has returned as CEO after a brief board-imposed leave. The board initially placed Mullenweg on leave, with CFO Mark Davies as interim CEO. Mullenweg's return was supported by the board and company executives, despite initial tensions and board member Toni Schneider's reported departure.

Automattic Inc. Profile

Company Name

Automattic Inc.

Company Website

//automattic.com

Year Founded

2005

HQ Location

Employees

501-1000

Social

Financials

PRIVATE