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Gravity Forms Akismet
The Gravity Forms Akismet Add-On is a WordPress plugin by rocketgenius that connects Gravity Forms to Akismet's spam filtering service. Each form submission is checked against Akismet, and entries flagged as spam are marked automatically so they stay out of your way.
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Released
- Jul 28, 2025
- Developer
- Gravity Forms
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 on its own
What’s new in Gravity Forms Akismet 1.1.0
Version 1.1.0 · Jul 28, 2025
Latest
- ImprovedUpdated to communicate directly with the Akismet API. No longer requires the Akismet plugin to be active and configured.
- FixedFixed three PHP 8.2 creation of dynamic property deprecation notices that occur on form submission.
What it does
Spam entries clutter your form inbox, trigger notifications you never wanted and can pass junk data along to other add-ons. This add-on hands that sorting job to Akismet. When someone submits a form, the entry is sent to Akismet, which compares it against its global spam database. Suspicious entries are marked as spam inside Gravity Forms, which stops unwanted notifications and keeps flagged data from triggering other add-ons connected to your forms.
Accuracy depends on Akismet receiving the right information, so the add-on includes field mapping. You choose which form fields correspond to Akismet's detection parameters, which helps reduce false positives on real submissions. The add-on talks directly to the Akismet API, so the separate Akismet plugin does not need to be active. It is configured from the WordPress dashboard and works alongside other Gravity Forms spam tools such as reCAPTCHA v2 and v3, honeypot fields and conditional logic.
Best for
- WordPress sites that collect entries through Gravity Forms
- Businesses tired of moderating spam contact form submissions
- Agencies managing forms on several client sites
Features
Automatic Akismet spam checks
Every form submission is checked by Akismet automatically, so you do not have to review entries by hand to spot spam.
Custom field mapping
Map your form fields to Akismet's spam detection parameters so the service receives accurate data, which helps reduce false positives.
Spam marking in Gravity Forms
Entries Akismet flags are marked as spam inside Gravity Forms, keeping them separate from the submissions you actually want to read.
Blocks unwanted notifications
Because flagged entries are marked as spam, they do not send notifications or pass their data along to other connected add-ons.
Direct Akismet API connection
The add-on communicates directly with the Akismet API, so the standalone Akismet plugin does not need to be active and configured.
Works with other anti-spam tools
Use it alongside reCAPTCHA v2 and v3, honeypot fields and conditional logic in Gravity Forms for layered spam protection.
Dashboard configuration
Enable and set up the add-on from the WordPress dashboard, with settings that non-technical users can manage.
Gravity Forms Akismet older versions
- 1.0.2Jul 12, 2025
- 1.0.1Mar 14, 2024
- 1.0Apr 18, 20231 new
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Gravity Forms Akismet
Do I need the Akismet plugin installed for this to work?
No. The add-on communicates directly with the Akismet API, so the separate Akismet plugin does not need to be active or configured. You do need Gravity Forms, since this is an add-on that extends it.
Will real submissions get flagged as spam by mistake?
The add-on includes custom field mapping, which lets you match your form fields to Akismet's detection parameters. Sending Akismet the right data helps it judge entries more accurately and reduces the chance of legitimate submissions being marked as spam.
What happens to an entry once Akismet flags it?
It is marked as spam within Gravity Forms. That prevents it from sending notifications and stops its data from triggering other add-ons, so spam does not end up in your inbox or connected services.
Can I use it together with reCAPTCHA or honeypot fields?
Yes. It works alongside other Gravity Forms anti-spam tools, including reCAPTCHA v2 and v3, honeypot fields and conditional logic, so you can combine several layers of protection on the same forms.
Is Gravity Forms Akismet free?
The code of Gravity Forms Akismet is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Gravity Forms Akismet is this?
Version 1.1.0, released Jul 28, 2025. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Gravity Forms Akismet?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Gravity Forms Akismet automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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