The Akismet plugin helps protect WordPress sites from spam comments and trackbacks. It automatically filters out spam so you can focus on genuine interactions with your audience. On ruachost.com, Akismet is fully compatible and can be installed manually.
Why Use Akismet?
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Blocks spam comments and trackbacks.
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Saves time by reducing manual moderation.
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Protects your site’s reputation and SEO.
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Trusted by millions of WordPress users worldwide.
Steps to Install Akismet
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Log in to WordPress with an administrator account.
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In the dashboard, go to Plugins → Add New.
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Search for Akismet Anti-Spam.
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Click Install Now, then Activate.
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After activation, go to Plugins → Installed Plugins.
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Under Akismet, click Activate your Akismet account.
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Click Create a new Akismet key.
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Follow the instructions to generate an API key.
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Check your e‑mail for the confirmation message.
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Return to the WordPress dashboard → Go to Plugins → Akismet → Settings.
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Paste the API key into the Akismet API Key field.
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Click Save Changes.
✅ Akismet is now active and protecting your site from spam.
Important Notes
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You must have WordPress installed before adding Akismet.
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Akismet requires an API key (free for personal sites, paid for commercial use).
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Some hosting providers bundle Akismet with WordPress by default—check before installing manually.
