How to Stop Spam Comments in WordPress Using Free Akismet Plugin
Are spam comments flooding your WordPress site?
In this video, I’ll show you how to stop spam comments in WordPress using the Akismet plugin — step by step and beginner-friendly.
In this tutorial, you’ll learn:
How to activate the Akismet plugin
How to get a free Akismet API key
How to connect Akismet to WordPress
Where to see blocked spam and adjust settings
This method works for blogs, business websites, and personal WordPress sites.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
00:20 – Introducing the Akismet Plugin
00:48 – Install & Activate Akismet
01:14 – Get a Free Akismet API Key
02:11 – Copy & Paste API Key into WordPress
02:30 – Final Result: Spam Is Blocked
02:50 – Outro
👉 Watch until the end to make sure Akismet is fully protecting your site!
🔗 Helpful Links
Akismet Official Website: https://akismet.com
WordPress Plugins Page: https://wordpress.org/plugins/
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