Detect Akismet

PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying Akismet. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.

• Script sources
• JavaScript globals
• DOM selectors

Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for Akismet. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.

• wp-content/plugins/akismet/..js?ver=0.0?
• ak_js.checkValidity
• link

Establishes

One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Akismet signature (3 rules) at the time of the scan.

Does not establish

A sitewide install of Akismet, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Akismet is still in place today.

1. 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Akismet signals.
2. 2. PluginView reads only public responses (script sources, javascript globals, dom selectors) and scores them against the Akismet signature set (3 rules).
3. 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Akismet on the results page.

Can PluginView detect Akismet without logging in?

Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Akismet — typically script sources, javascript globals, dom selectors. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.

What category is Akismet?

Akismet is classified under WordPress plugins in the PluginView directory.

How many fingerprint rules cover Akismet?

This reference currently tracks 3 fingerprint rules across script sources, javascript globals, dom selectors. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.

What public signals suggest a site uses Akismet?

Illustrative public indicators for Akismet include wp-content/plugins/akismet/..js?ver=0.0?; ak_js.checkValidity; link. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.