Akismet
Connect Gravity Forms to Akismet to automatically detect and filter spam submissions before they reach your inbox or other add-ons.
What it does
Spam submissions waste your time and pollute your data. Every fake or malicious entry that slips through can trigger unwanted email notifications and push bad data into your CRM, payment processor, or other connected tools.
The Akismet Add-On checks each form submission against Akismet's global spam database in real time. Entries flagged as spam are stopped before any notifications fire or data passes to other add-ons. You can map your form fields to Akismet so it has the right information to make accurate decisions and reduce false positives.
This add-on is included with every Gravity Forms license—Basic, Pro, Elite, and Nonprofit—so there's no extra cost if you already have a license. It works alongside other built-in Gravity Forms anti-spam tools like reCAPTCHA, Cloudflare Turnstile, and honeypot protection.
Key features
- Checks every submission against Akismet's global spam database in real time
- Stops spam entries from triggering notifications or sending data to other add-ons
- Field mapping lets you send accurate data to Akismet for better detection
- Reduces false positives so legitimate entries are less likely to be blocked
- Works alongside reCAPTCHA v2/v3, Cloudflare Turnstile, and honeypot protection
- Included with all Gravity Forms license tiers at no additional cost
Good for
Written from Gravity Forms’s own listing. Version and dates come straight from the source and are checked weekly.
Does the Akismet Add-On cost extra?
No, it is included with every Gravity Forms license—Basic, Pro, Elite, and Nonprofit.
Will spam entries still trigger email notifications?
No. Entries flagged as spam are stopped before notifications are sent or data reaches any other add-ons.
Can I improve spam detection accuracy?
Yes. You can map specific form fields to Akismet so it receives the right data, which improves detection and lowers false positives.
Can I use Akismet together with other anti-spam tools?
Yes. Gravity Forms recommends combining Akismet with reCAPTCHA, Cloudflare Turnstile, and honeypot protection for stronger coverage.