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Gravity Forms Email Blacklist

By CrossPeak

Forms & Data Collection / Contact Forms

Gravity Forms Email Blacklist Review - In-Depth Analysis

This add-on for Gravity Forms blocks specific email addresses or domains. It prevents submissions from generic or competitor emails, enhancing lead quality.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.85/10

User Rating

4.3/5 (based on 15+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

The Email Blacklist Add-on for Gravity Forms was built to help block submissions from users with generic or competitors email addresses. Prevent the user from processing the form and stop non-qualified leads from being collected.

This plugin allows site admins to create a list of domains that if used in an email field on a Gravity Form it will cause a validation error and block the submission. A default email blacklist and validation message can be created to use across all email fields. These default settings can be overridden on a per email field basis.

Global settings can be added on 'Forms' > 'Settings' > 'Email Blacklist'. To add settings to an individual email field, select the field and navigate to the 'Advanced Settings' tab.

This plugin works by blocking either individual email addresses (ex. [email protected]), email address domains (ex. gmail.com), and/or email address top-level domains (ex. *.com).

Feel free to contribute on GitHub.

Comparing to Alternatives

Gravity Forms Email Blacklist is a specialized plugin designed to block unwanted email addresses in Gravity Forms. Compared to other spam prevention tools, it focuses specifically on email blacklisting with wildcard support.

Top alternatives

Gravity Forms Email Blacklist

Strengths

Supports wildcard blocking for top-level domains, enhancing spam prevention.
Easy to set up and integrate with Gravity Forms.
Handles large blacklists efficiently, even with thousands of entries.

Weaknesses

Wildcard support does not extend to domain names, only TLDs.
Compatibility issues reported with PHP 8 causing errors.
Limited to email blacklisting without broader spam protection features.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's effectiveness and ease of use, though some technical issues and feature limitations are noted.

Positive highlights

'Great plugin. Easy to setup. No more spam!' - Matt Rock
'Addon does exactly as advertised with outstanding support.' - redactuk
'It works even with thousands of blacklist rules.' - @anansi.pro
'The ability to use wildcards is a super feature.' - Matt Rock

Common complaints

Does not support wildcard blocking for domains, only TLDs.
Errors encountered with PHP 8 compatibility.
Some users report the plugin not working anymore.
Limited features beyond email blacklisting.

Weaknesses

PHP 8 compatibility issues causing errors.
Lack of wildcard support for domain names limits effectiveness.
No updates or fixes reported for recent issues.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward, easy-to-use solution to block specific email addresses or domains in Gravity Forms, especially those wanting wildcard support for TLDs.

Not ideal for

Users requiring comprehensive spam protection beyond email blacklisting or those needing wildcard blocking for entire domain names rather than just TLDs.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential email blacklist functionality with wildcard support for TLDs, suitable for most basic spam blocking needs.

Final Verdict

Gravity Forms Email Blacklist is a focused and effective tool for blocking unwanted emails in Gravity Forms, with the convenience of wildcard support for top-level domains. It is easy to set up and works well for users with basic blacklist needs.

However, its limitations in wildcard domain blocking and PHP 8 compatibility issues may hinder some users. Those needing broader spam protection or advanced features might need to look elsewhere.