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Actively maintained Tested with WP 7.1 #15 in blacklist

SpamLock – Email, Domain & IP Blacklist for Elementor Forms

Block Elementor Pro form submissions using email, domain, or IP blacklist.

Active installs70+10+ tier
Downloads · 30d162▲ +13.3% vs prev. 30d
Rating5/51 reviews
Health score71/100Good
All-time downloads582Since Apr 2026
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 5.0PHP 7.4+
Downloads · 7d48▲ +37.1% week over week
Our verdict

Solid choice

SpamLock is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.

  • Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
  • Small user base (70+ active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

102030Jul 7Aug 20Oct 4
Yesterday3
Daily average (1y)4
Peak day40Aug 30, 2026
Last 12 months590

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where SpamLock stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
blacklist #12 503 Best blacklist plugins →
elementor forms >100 3,277 Best elementor forms plugins →
email blacklist #10 312 Best email blacklist plugins →
IP-blocking #20 1,149 Best IP-blocking plugins →
spam protection >100 1,546 Best spam protection plugins →

Version adoption

Share of active sites per release.

  • 1.279.5%
  • 1.120.6%

Rating breakdown

★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews

  • 5★100.0%
  • 4★0.00%
  • 3★0.00%
  • 2★0.00%
  • 1★0.00%

About SpamLock

From the official readme · v1.2

Description

SpamLock helps you prevent unwanted submissions in Elementor Pro forms by blocking specific email addresses, domains, or IP addresses.

⚠️ This plugin requires Elementor Pro (Elementor Forms feature).

With a simple admin interface, you can easily manage your blacklist and protect your website from spam and abuse.

Features

  • Block specific email addresses
  • Block entire domains (e.g. gmail.com)
  • Block IP addresses
  • Custom error message for blocked users
  • Export blacklist as CSV
  • Lightweight and easy to use

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
  3. Ensure Elementor Pro is installed and activated
  4. Go to Form Blacklist in the admin menu

Frequently asked questions

Does this work with Elementor Free?

No. Elementor Forms are only available in Elementor Pro.

Where can I manage the blacklist?

You can manage all blocked entries from the Form Blacklist menu in the WordPress admin dashboard.

Changelog

1.2

  • Updated metadata of plugin tested version

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

For developers

Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.

Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.

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FAQ

SpamLock: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026

Is SpamLock free?

Yes. SpamLock is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is SpamLock safe to use in 2026?

SpamLock is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 71/100 on our health check.

How many websites use SpamLock?

SpamLock is active on 70+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 582 times since it launched in April 2026. It was downloaded 162 times in the last 30 days.

Does SpamLock work with WordPress 7.1?

Yes. The developer has tested SpamLock up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.

What PHP version does SpamLock need?

SpamLock requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was SpamLock last updated?

The latest version, 1.2, was released on August 30, 2026 (1 month ago).

Who makes SpamLock?

SpamLock is developed and maintained by Umar Jameel.

What are the best alternatives to SpamLock?

The most popular alternatives to SpamLock are Gravity Forms Email Blackli… (10K+ installs), Block List Updater (3K+ installs) and Blacklist Manager (2K+ installs).

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