Response error codes

Akismet API response errors

Learn about the different statuses and error messages

An API response may include an error code in the X‑akismet‑alert‑code header. It is always accompanied by a X‑akismet‑alert‑msg header containing a message describing the error that can be shown to the end user, but the list below includes all of the currently active error codes for reference.

10001

Your site is using an expired Yahoo! Small Business API key.

10003

You must upgrade your Personal subscription to continue using Akismet.

10005

Your Akismet API key may be in use by someone else.

10006

Your subscription has been suspended due to improper use.

10009

Your subscription has been suspended due to overuse.

10010

Your subscription has been suspended due to inappropriate use.

10011

Your subscription needs to be upgraded due to high usage.

10402

Your API key was suspended for non-payment.

10403

The owner of your API key has revoked your site’s access to the key.

10404

Your site was not found in the list of sites allowed to use the API key you used.

30001

Your Personal subscription needs to be upgraded based on your usage.

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