SimpleForm Akismet
v1.2.0by WPSForm · updated 2 years ago
Do you get junk emails through your contact form? This plugin for SimpleForm helps prevent spam submission.
- Rank
- #28,139
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 22
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.5K
- 2,464 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
SimpleForm Akismet at a glance
SimpleForm Akismet is a WordPress plugin by WPSForm with 20+ active installs, the #28,139 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2.0 came out on Jul 25, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.6.11. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “simpleform addon”. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats52 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | SimpleForm Akismet |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 22 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 22 |
Rank over time
#28,139 · down 59 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #28,139 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #28,145 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #28,123 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #28,010 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #28,479 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #28,123 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #28,005 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #28,080 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 6.6.10 → 6.6.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.9
- Tested up to
- 6.6.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jan 20, 2021
- Last updated
- Jul 25, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about SimpleForm Akismet
How many websites use SimpleForm Akismet?
SimpleForm Akismet is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #28,139 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has SimpleForm Akismet been downloaded?
2,464 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was SimpleForm Akismet last updated?
Version 1.2.0 came out on Jul 25, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is SimpleForm Akismet compatible with the latest WordPress?
SimpleForm Akismet’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.6.11, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is SimpleForm Akismet still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does SimpleForm Akismet have?
No one has reviewed SimpleForm Akismet on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to SimpleForm Akismet?
The plugins most like SimpleForm Akismet, by the tags they share, are Akismet Anti-spam (5M+), ActiveLayer Anti-Spam (10K+) and Contact Form 7 (10M+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 22 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.5K |
| Author | WPSForm |
| First released | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Version | 1.2.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.9 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Jul 25, 2024 |
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