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General

Guides and answers for setting up Akismet and getting the most from it, including API keys, training spam filters, connection and plugin troubleshooting, usage limits, and stats.

  • Akismet API Usage Limits
  • Can Akismet check my old comments for spam?
  • Close comments on old posts
  • Customization options for the Akismet front-end privacy notice
  • Five things every blogger should know about spam
  • How do I train Akismet to catch more spam?
  • What if I forgot my API key?
  • Why can't Akismet connect to my server?
  • Why do I need a WordPress.com account?
  • Why is my API key suspended?
  • Viewing your Advanced Stats data
  • Auto-Activating and Configuring Akismet for WordPress (Standard and Multisite)
  • How do I debug the Akismet plugin?
  • Akismet: Unblocking a spam

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