Plugin info

Total downloads: 812
Active installs: 30
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 2 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 9/1/2025 (122 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 1/15/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.2
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.4

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Maintained • Last updated 122 days ago

50/100

Is Addon Submission Blocker for Gravityforms abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 122 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.2
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.4

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Description

The Addon Submission Blocker for Gravityforms plugin allows you to block specific email addresses, domains, IP addresses, and custom text content from submitting forms. This helps reduce spam and unwanted submissions. You can also block problematic values directly from the Gravity Forms entry list and detail pages.

Features

  • Block specific email addresses
  • Block all email addresses from specified domains such as gmail.com
  • Block submissions from specific IP addresses
  • Block specific text content within any form field
  • Custom validation messages for blocked submissions
  • Settings page integrated with Gravity Forms
  • Option to block IPs, emails, domains, or text directly from the entry list and detail pages

Usage

  1. Install and activate the plugin.
  2. Go to Forms Settings Submission Blocker.
  3. Add emails, domains, IPs, or text to block, one per line.
  4. Customize validation messages as needed.
  5. Save changes.
  6. To block directly from entries, go to Forms Entries. Use the Block link in the list view or Block Submission on the entry detail page.

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. See https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html for details.

Support

For support, please open an issue on https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/addon-submission-blocker-for-gravityforms/

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin to /wp-content/plugins/addon-submission-blocker-for-gravityforms or install via Plugins in wp-admin.
  2. Activate the plugin.
  3. Navigate to Forms Settings Submission Blocker to configure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I block email addresses from specific domains?

Yes. Add the domain such as gmail.com to Blocked Domains.

What happens when a submission is blocked?

The form shows your custom validation message from the plugin settings.

Does this plugin work with all forms on my site?

Only Gravity Forms.

How do I customize validation messages?

Go to Forms Settings Submission Blocker and edit the messages per type.

Can I block specific words or phrases?

Yes. Add them under Blocked Text. If a submission contains any of them, it is blocked.

How do I block an entry directly from the entries page?

In Forms Entries, use the Block link in the list, or open an entry and use Block Submission. Pick the value and type to block.

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Screenshots

  1. Settings Page

    Settings Page

  2. Validation Example for emails

    Validation Example for emails

  3. Validation Example for IPs

    Validation Example for IPs

  4. Entry List Block Option

    Entry List Block Option

Changelog

1.5.0

  • New: block specific text content within form fields
  • New: direct blocking of IPs, emails, domains, and text from entry list and detail pages
  • Improved security and nonce verification for all processing
  • Enhanced sanitization and escaping
  • Added internationalization for user facing strings

1.4.0

  • Modular structure with sanitized inputs
  • One per line instructions in settings
  • Custom validation messages for all block types

1.3.0

  • Block email domains
  • Block IP addresses

1.2.0

  • Settings page under Gravity Forms

1.1.0

  • Basic email blocking

1.0.0

  • Initial plugin scaffolding