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PMPro - Akismet Integration
This plugin connects Paid Memberships Pro with Akismet so that new membership signups are checked for spam. It works inside the registration and checkout process, flagging or blocking suspicious accounts so site owners spend less time cleaning up fake members.
Install this firstPlease install the Paid Memberships Pro Plugin from here before installing the Add-ons
Go to product- Version
- 1.1.1
- Released
- Sep 29, 2026
- Developer
- Paid Memberships Pro
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $1.03 on its own
- Topics
- Membership Plugins
What’s new in PMPro - Akismet Integration 1.1.1
Version 1.1.1 · Sep 29, 2026
Latest
- SecurityImproved sanitization and escaping throughout the plugin to resolve Plugin Check security findings.
- ImprovedAdded Docs and Support links to the plugin's row on the Plugins page.
- FixedFixed an undefined index notice at checkout when the request has no Referer header.
What it does
Membership sites attract fake registrations, and every spam account adds clutter to your member list and work for whoever has to remove it. Paid Memberships Pro - Akismet Integration brings Akismet's spam detection into the Paid Memberships Pro signup flow. When someone registers, their details are checked, and suspicious signups can be flagged or blocked automatically before they become part of your membership database.
The plugin runs in the background, so real members go through registration without extra spam challenges to solve. Admins can adjust how sensitive detection is and decide what happens to signups that look like spam, which helps you find a balance that suits your audience. It fits any site already using Paid Memberships Pro to sell or manage memberships, and it is a sensible addition if manual moderation of new accounts has become a chore.
Best for
- Membership sites built on Paid Memberships Pro
- Communities dealing with frequent fake registrations
- Admins tired of manually removing spam accounts
Features
Built into PMPro signups
Spam checks run directly within the Paid Memberships Pro registration and checkout process, so protection happens without changing how members sign up.
Akismet spam detection
Uses Akismet's spam filtering to evaluate new registrations and catch fake or spam signups before they reach your member list.
Automatic flagging or blocking
Suspicious registrations are flagged or blocked automatically, cutting down on the manual review of every new account.
Adjustable detection sensitivity
Admins can configure how sensitive spam detection is and choose which actions apply to signups that look suspicious.
No extra challenges for members
Legitimate users register normally, without puzzles or additional steps added to the signup form for spam prevention.
Cleaner membership database
By keeping spam accounts out at signup, your member records stay tidy and there is less cleanup work for administrators.
PMPro - Akismet Integration older versions
- 1.1Nov 6, 20251 new, 3 improvements
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about PMPro - Akismet Integration
Do I need Paid Memberships Pro and Akismet to use this?
Yes. This is an integration between the two, so it is meant for sites running Paid Memberships Pro that want Akismet's spam detection applied to their membership registrations and checkout.
Will my real members have to complete extra spam checks?
No. The checks happen in the background during registration, so legitimate users sign up through the normal Paid Memberships Pro process without added challenges on the form.
Can I control what happens to suspected spam signups?
Yes. Admins can configure detection sensitivity and choose the actions taken on suspicious registrations, such as flagging them for review or blocking them, to suit how strict you want to be.
Is PMPro - Akismet Integration free?
The code of PMPro - Akismet Integration 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 PMPro - Akismet Integration is this?
Version 1.1.1, released Sep 29, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update PMPro - Akismet Integration?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of PMPro - Akismet Integration automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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