The default WordPress spam protection. Learn about modern spam prevention techniques.
You don't need Akismet Anti-Spam after migrating to Next.js or Astro. Modern frameworks offer built-in solutions or lightweight npm packages that replace Akismet Anti-Spam with better performance and zero plugin bloat. See the alternatives below.
Official docs: Next.js Documentation · Astro Documentation
Akismet requires an API key and WordPress. Modern forms have better spam protection built-in.
Add hidden fields that bots fill out but humans don't see.
Add a hidden input field and reject submissions where it's filled.
Privacy-friendly CAPTCHA alternative from Cloudflare.
Add Turnstile widget to your forms and verify tokens server-side.
Formspree, Tally, and others include spam protection.
Use a form service that includes spam protection.
Implement honeypot fields in all forms
Add client-side validation
Consider Turnstile for high-value forms
Use form service with built-in protection
Monitor and adjust as needed
// Honeypot implementation
export function ContactForm() {
const [honeypot, setHoneypot] = useState('');
const onSubmit = async (data) => {
// Reject if honeypot is filled
if (honeypot) {
console.log('Bot detected');
return;
}
// Process legitimate submission
await submitForm(data);
};
return (
<form onSubmit={handleSubmit(onSubmit)}>
{/* Hidden honeypot field */}
<input
type="text"
name="website"
value={honeypot}
onChange={(e) => setHoneypot(e.target.value)}
style={{ display: 'none' }}
tabIndex={-1}
autoComplete="off"
/>
{/* Real form fields */}
<input {...register('email')} />
<button type="submit">Submit</button>
</form>
);
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