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.
Your site is using an expired Yahoo! Small Business API key.
You must upgrade your Personal subscription to continue using Akismet.
Your Akismet API key may be in use by someone else.
Your subscription has been suspended due to improper use.
Your Akismet API key is being used on more sites than is allowed.
Your Akismet API key is being used on more sites than is allowed.
Your subscription has been suspended due to overuse.
Your subscription has been suspended due to inappropriate use.
Your subscription needs to be upgraded due to high usage.
Your API key was suspended for non-payment.
The owner of your API key has revoked your site’s access to the key.
Your site was not found in the list of sites allowed to use the API key you used.
Your Personal subscription needs to be upgraded based on your usage.
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