Description
The Akismet addon automatically blocks suspicious submissions on Gravity Forms forms, filtering messages and spam attempts before they reach the WordPress dashboard. This integration protects contact forms, registrations, and surveys from spam, making manual moderation almost unnecessary for sites receiving high volumes of public interactions.
Main Features
- Automatic spam filter
Analyzes and blocks submissions identified as spam before processing in Gravity Forms. - Direct integration with Akismet
Connects form fields to Akismet’s spam detection system in real time. - Compatibility with multiple forms
Applies spam filtering to all forms created in Gravity Forms. - Blocked attempts logging
Records rejected submission attempts, allowing review in the admin panel. - Flexible configuration
Allows adjustment of which form fields will be analyzed by the spam filter.
Benefits of Akismet
- Reduction of manual work
Drastically decreases the need to review spam submissions on forms. - Safer environment
Prevents receiving malicious or unwanted messages directly through the site. - Higher quality contacts
Ensures only legitimate messages reach the site administrator. - Maintains productivity
Avoids distractions and time wasted on spam, focusing only on real leads.
Who Is It For?
- WordPress site administrators using Gravity Forms with high submission volumes.
- Businesses and blogs needing to protect contact channels against spam.
- Agencies managing multiple clients with publicly exposed forms.
The Akismet addon stands out for the efficient integration between Gravity Forms and Akismet’s spam filtering system, eliminating unwanted messages before they reach the admin area. With flexible configuration and application across multiple forms, it is a practical solution for those looking to maintain data integrity submitted through the site without overburdening moderation teams.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gravity Forms Akismet GPL-licensed?
Yes. Gravity Forms Akismet is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.
Can I use Gravity Forms Akismet on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install Gravity Forms Akismet on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.
How much does Gravity Forms Akismet cost at Ultrapack?
Gravity Forms Akismet costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).
Does Gravity Forms Akismet include updates?
Yes. The current version of Gravity Forms Akismet is 1.1.0, published at Ultrapack on Jul 29, 2025. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is Gravity Forms Akismet scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of Gravity Forms Akismet goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What are the requirements for the plugin Gravity Forms Akismet?
Requires WordPress 6.5 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher.
How to install
Automatic updates: this item is updated by the Ultrapack Auto Updater. With it installed, the new version shows up in your dashboard like any other WordPress update (how to set it up).
This item is an add-on for the Gravity Forms (Elite) plugin. Installed on its own it throws no error, but it does not work either.
- Install and activate the Gravity Forms (Elite) plugin before this one.
- Download the file
gravityformsakismet.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
gravityformsakismet.zip, click Install Now and then Activate.
Requirements: Requires WordPress 6.5 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher.
- Both stay active at the same time. Deactivating the Gravity Forms (Elite) plugin turns this add-on off with it.
- An add-on settings usually show up inside the main plugin screens, not in a menu of their own. If you find nothing new in the dashboard after activating, look there before opening a ticket.
Stuck on a step? Open a ticket telling us which one you stopped at.

UAU Ready