Akismet Anti‑spam is a free WordPress plugin that automatically checks every comment and contact‑form submission against Akismet’s global database of known spam, filtering out malicious content before it reaches your site. Integrated directly into the WordPress admin interface, it provides a clear status history for each comment, allowing moderators to see which items were flagged or cleared by the service. Developed and maintained by Automattic, Akismet powers spam protection for millions of WordPress sites worldwide and supports additional features such as webhook foundations, improved empty‑state messaging for new users, and resilience against missing assets. The plugin is included by default in new WordPress installations and can be easily activated to safeguard blogs, forums, and e‑commerce product reviews from unwanted spam.