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Akismet is a prominent spam prevention service, originating from the United States, that safeguards websites by meticulously checking comments and contact form submissions against its extensive global database of spam to block malicious content. Operating as a centralized, cloud-based spam filter, it is compatible with Self-Hosted and WordPress platforms. The service is offered under Free Personal and Proprietary licenses, often requiring an API key and potentially paid subscriptions for commercial applications, necessitating a connection to Automattic's servers. Akismet is highly regarded for its effectiveness in catching comment spam and maintains a social media presence on platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.