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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- I need to update my credit card.
- I forgot my API key.
- I need to reset my password.
- I need to cancel my subscription.
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