⭐ Getting started
Proxy and VPN blocker
Overview Blockify takes your online security to the next level by effectively blocking access from VPN and Proxy connections (learn more about Proxy and VPN). These commonly used tools for anonymous browsing or bypassing restrictions can create risks to your online store. With Blockify, you can prevent these connection attempts, ensuring that only legitimate connections are allowed. Say goPopularAdd a new rule to whitelist
Overview Blockify's whitelist enables you to establish a "digital VIP list", granting exclusive access to specific IP addresses and locations. By adding trusted entities to your whitelist, you ensure that they can always reach your website or online store without any obstacles. With Blockify's whitelist, you can create a secure and streamlined online environment for your trusted partners and clients. Currently, Blockify supports whitelisting access using the following criteria: IP addrePopularAdd a new rule to block
Overview Blockify offers a powerful feature that allows you to block access from specific IP addresses or locations effortlessly. With just a few clicks, you can define who can and cannot reach your website or online store. Currently, Blockify supports blocking access using the following criteria: IP address (support IPv4 and IPv6). IP address starts with. IP address range. Country. State or Province. Product, collection (available on Wix platform). User agent Specific pSome readersAuto-block visitors when IP changes
Overview Blockify's automatic blocking goes beyond IP-based and geolocation blocking by recognizing previously blocked visitors and their devices and preventing their access, even when their IP addresses change. Say goodbye to persistent unwanted visitors as Blockify intelligently identifies and blocks all connections from devices that have been previously restricted, ensuring enhanced security and peace of mind. Instruction Go to the "Settings" tab, on the "Mitigator" section, anSome readersTOR blocker
Overview Blockify's TOR blocking function provides an essential layer of protection by preventing all TOR connections to your website. TOR, known for its anonymity, can be a breeding ground for malicious activities learn more about TOR here. With Blockify, you can safeguard your online space and ensure that your website remains secure from potential threats lurking within the TOR network. TOR connections are verified using proxycheck.io'sSome readersContent protection
Overview Blockify's Content Protection feature provides a robust suite of tools to shield your website's text and images from unauthorized copying and scraping. This function helps you prevent competitors and bots from selecting content, disables right-click functionality, and blocks common keyboard shortcuts used for copying. By activating these layers of defense, you can protect your valuable assets and maintain the integrity and exclusivity of your website's content. How to Use To gSome readersAdd a new rule to redirect
Overview With Blockify's redirect feature, you can effortlessly steer visitors from specific IP addresses or locations to a different website or destination. Whether you want to provide region-specific content or redirect unwanted traffic elsewhere, Blockify empowers you to create a seamless and personalized online experience for your site visitors. Take charge of your visitor's journey and ensure they reach the right destination with ease! Currently, Blockify supports redirecting access uSome readersBlock specific page
Available for Shopify only Overview This feature can help you prevent your store from unwanted visitors visiting a specific page. At the moment, block specific pages available condition-based on Country. You can pick any country to prevent the traffic. Where can I find it? You can find the Block specific page by navigating to Block & Redirectior tab. On the Block section, it is in 5th position. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/3/8/3/8383e5404a31c000/20250911-154805Some readersIntroduction to General Settings
Overview The General Settings tab is the main control center for the Blockify app. This is where you manage the most fundamental settings, from activating or deactivating the entire application to changing the admin language, configuring email notifications, and managing your secure admin access URL. This should be the first page you visit to configure the app's core behavior or to make global changes. Features within General Settings Based on the image, the sections in General SettingFew readersCustom blocking template
Overview With our fully customizable blocking template, you will have full control over the look and feel of your blocking screen. Easily edit the title, content, image, and color to match your website's layout and design. Personalize the blocking experience for your users, ensuring a seamless and branded interaction that aligns perfectly with your website's aesthetics. Instruction Step 1: Go to the "Settings" tab, on the "Blocking template" section, and click "Edit template"Some readersVisitor Analytics
Feature Overview Blockify helps you unlock valuable insights into your store's traffic with our Visitor Analytics. By providing detailed information—including IP addresses, geolocation, access details for each IP, risk scores, device data, and browsing data—it empowers you to gain a deep understanding of your audience, identify potential risks, and fortify your site's security. Make informed decisions and enhance your online presence with the comprehensive analytics offered by Blockify. |Some readersFraud Orders
Overview We are happy to introduce the fraud orders function that will allow you to analyze the risk level of each order, uncover IP addresses, and limit bad guys from destroying your store. Our feature, integrated with Shopify’s data, provides comprehensive insights to help you make informed decisions to enhance your store's protection. ToSome readersBlock Checkout
How to activate the Block Checkout feature Step 1: Go to your Settings at store admin >Checkout >Scroll down to find the Checkout rule section Step 2: Click Add rule >Select Block Checkout by Blockify (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/8383e5404a3Some readers
⚡ Features and Tips
Update DNS Records
🧰 What You’ll Need: A domain management account (Shopify, GoDaddy, Namecheap...). - The domain you want to Protect The IP address of the server you want to point to (this is provided by your hosting/server/web service). In this case: 184.107.185.12 (You need to point the A record to this IP address for Blockify Fraud Filter and Blocker to help protect your domain). Definitions: Protect domain: The main domain that receives the highest amount of traffic andFew readersNew Block Workflow (Beta version)
This article provides step-by-step instructions to help you enable and configure the new Block Workflow feature (Beta) to protect your domains against bot attacks. Please follow the guide carefully to ensure proper setup. What is the Block Workflow Feature? The Block Workflow feature is a security enhancement designed to help you filter and block malicious bot traffic targeting your domains. This Beta version allows selected users to test the new functionality and provide feedback for improvFew readersAllowed Bot List
Overview The Allowed Bot List is a curated list of "good bots" that are identified as trusted and are permitted to access your store. These are automated crawlers from large, legitimate companies that perform useful tasks and do not pose a threat to your store's security. Examples of these beneficial bots include: Googlebot & BingBot: Bots from search engines that index your site for search results Facebook External Hit & Pinterest Bot: Bots from social media platforms that genFew readersSpy Extensions Blocker
Overview Spy Extensions Blocker is a powerful security layer designed to automatically detect and block visitors who are using "spy extensions" in their web browsers. These extensions are commonly used by competitors to analyze your store, steal product ideas, discover your suppliers, or copy your advertising strategies. Some well-known examples include Alihunter, PPSpy, and Minea, etc. Benefits of Using This Feature Protect Your Intellectual Property: Prevent competitFew readersAuto-block spam bots
Overview Auto-block spam bots is an automated protection layer designed to identify and block malicious bots. These bots typically engage in disruptive behavior, such as attempting to create mass fake user accounts ("spam sign-ups") or initiating fraudulent checkout processes that they never intend to complete ("fake checkouts"). Benefits of Using This Feature Activating this feature provides several key benefits for your store: Protect Customer Data: Prevents your customerFew readersAuto-block visitors placing fraud orders
Position On the fraud order analytics How it works? This feature automatically adds the IP addresses of orders with a high-risk order type to the blocked list (blacklist). After users activate this feature, the IPs of new high-risk orders will be automatically added to the blocked list. IPs from orders placed before enabling this featureSome readersFraud filter
Overview The Fraud Filter is an advanced security feature designed to automatically manage and mitigate risk by taking action on orders that Shopify's system flags as potentially fraudulent. Its primary purpose is to help you block fraudulent transactions, reduce chargebacks, and protect your revenue with minimal manual intervention. How to Enable and Configure the Fraud Filter Follow these steps to activate and set up the filter: From your Shopify Admin, navigate to Apps and oPopularOrder from VPN/Proxy
Available for Premium and Enterprise Plan Overview This field allows users to know whether an order was placed by a VPN/Proxy customer or not This field displays one of two values: Yes: The order was placed by a customer using VPN/Proxy No: The order was placed by a customer not using VPN/Proxy Note Data in the "Order from VPN/Proxy" column is sourced from ProxSome readersAuto-block checkout with free products
Overview We've noticed a sneaky bot causing trouble for our customers by placing orders with free products and matching first and last names. To tackle this, we've rolled out a new function on Shopify. It stops creating orders with a subtotal of 0 and when the last name is the same as the first name. How to use: Step 1: Turn on the Blockify checkout rule. Please review this guideline to learn how to enable it. If ySome readersBlock checkout based on conditions
How to use: Step 1: Turn on the Blockify checkout rule. Please review this guideline to learn how to enable it. If you've already enabled it, you can skip this step. Step 2: Go to Block Checkout tab >Click "Create rule". Step 3: Selecting status as "Enable" means the rule will be active right after creSome readersInstruction to add Checkout blocks (for Shopify Plus only)
The Block checkout features of Blockify are now available Shopify app blocks for themes. What are the app blocks for themes? It is the customization drag and drop elements on the theme including the Checkout page. For further details, please read the official article of Shopify about App blocks for themes: https://shopify.dev/docs/storefronts/themes/architecture/blocks/app-blocks Instruction to set up FirstPopularPriority Rule Management
We've designed the Priority Rule feature to allow you to organize the priority of various rules according to your specific needs. Understanding Blacklist and Whitelist: The 'Blacklist' means blocking or redirecting visitors. The 'Whitelist' means these visitors on this list will always be allowed, except if they use a VPN or TOR and you have the VSome readersCSS customization
Available for Premium and Enterprise plan Location Displays when clicking “Edit template” in the Blocking Template tab under Settings. Functionality Customizing CSS allows you to change the visual style and layout of the blocking page, ensuring seamlesSome readersHow to allow only a country to access my site?
You can do that by following these steps: Step 1: Go to the "Blocker & Redirector" tab, select "Block" and click "Block location". In the page create block rule, chosse status is "Enable", select condition is "Country", select country is "Add all countries" to block access from every country and click "Save". The newly created rule is displayed in the Blacklist. (https://storageSome readersHow can I access my store if I have blocked my own country?
We have an admin access URL for your store. Access via the above URL will not be blocked under any circumstances. Please keep the link disclosed.Some readersWhat is a referrer URL?
What is a referrer URL? A referrer URL (or referrer, referring URL) is the URL of the web page that a user came from when they clicked a link to reach the current page. It indicates the source from which the user navigated to the current page. Referrer URLs are commonly used in web analytics to track and analyze the traffic sources of a website. How Does a Referrer URL Work? A referrer URL works by providing information about the source from which a user navigated to the current webPopularHow to Change the Admin Language in Blockify Fraud Filter
On Shopify platform: Blockify Fraud Filter now supports multiple languages, allowing administrators to customize the app’s interface for a better user experience. This guide will walk you through the steps to change the language settings within the app. Supported Languages Blockify Fraud Filter currently supports the following languages: English Hindi Portuguese Spanish Italian French How to Change the Language In-app Log in to Blockify Fraud Filter: Access your ShopifFew readersLoading effect of Blocking page
The overlay effect determines how visitors and bots interact with your store during the blocking process. We’ve provided two customizable options to suit your business needs: Option 1: Turn On Overlay Effect With this setting enabled: Visitor Interaction: Visitors cannot interact with any elements on your store while the blocking page is active. Crawler Bot Restriction: CeFew readers
❓ FAQ
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 15th, 2023 This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how “Omegatheme” or “Omega” (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, protects, and shares user data in relation to the use of “Blockify Fraud Filter” (the “App”). By using the App, the user (“you”, “your”, or “yours”) agrees to the collection and use of your data as described in this Policy. 1. Collection of User Data 1.1. Personal Information: We may collect personal information from you, such as your name, email addressFew readersTerms and Conditions
Please read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) carefully before using “Blockify: Fraud Filter” (the “App”) provided by “Omegatheme” or “Omega” (“we”, “us”, or “our”). By accessing or using the App, the user (“you”, “your”, or “yours”) agree to be bound by these Terms. 1. License and App Usage 1.1. Grant of License: Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App for personal or business purposes. 1.2. Restrictions: You may nFew readersBlockify IP Fraud FAQs
I. General App Functionality & Setup How do I block unwanted traffic like bots, scrapers, and fraudulent orders?You can block specific IP addresses involved in fraudulent orders by adding them to your Block rule within the app. You can block unwanted traffic by enabling the "Fraud filter" and "Auto-block visitors placing fraud order" features in the app. This automatically cancels high-risk orders and adds associated IP addresses to the block list. For bots and scrapers, target traffic wFew readersGeneral FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions Why isn’t IP-to-Location 100% accurate? IP geolocation has been called “part art, part science” for several important reasons. First, there is no “ground truth” in IP-based geolocation that ties IP addresses to physical locations. ISPs (Internet Service Providers) assign dynamic IP addresses when users access the internet, and the precise accuracy of that location may depend on hoSome readersFeatures related FAQ
What are the differences between the blacklist and the whitelist? Please check the comparison table below:Some readers