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Spamhaus Blacklist Removal

By DrGlenn — USA-based WordPress security specialist· 290+ cleanups across 34 countries· Updated June 22, 2026

Quick answer: Look up your domain at check.spamhaus.org, fix the root cause, then follow the removal instructions shown on the result page. Delisting is free — never pay a third party.

Is Spamhaus blocking your website?

If your site is listed by Spamhaus — your domain on the Spamhaus DBL (Domain Block List), a dbl.spamhaus.org hit — it usually means it was hacked or abused at some point. Here is how to get cleaned up and delisted.

Step 1 — Make sure the site is actually clean

Requesting delisting while the problem is still live just gets you re-listed. Check first:

If anything turns up, get it fully cleaned first — removing the visible malware is not enough if a backdoor remains.

Step 2 — Request delisting from Spamhaus

Spamhaus replaced its old Removal Center with the IP & Domain Reputation Checker. Start here: check.spamhaus.org

  1. Look up your exact domain at check.spamhaus.org.
  2. Read the listing reason (spam, phishing, malware, abused/compromised).
  3. Fix the root cause first — clean hacked files, remove malicious redirects, secure the site.
  4. Follow the removal instructions shown on the lookup result page to request delisting.
  5. Allow up to 24h for DNS propagation.

Good to know: Delisting is free — never pay a third party. Most DBL entries are automatic and expire once the domain stops matching; premature requests get re-listed if the cause is not fixed.

Step 3 — If it keeps coming back

A listing that returns means the infection or abuse was never fully resolved — usually a backdoor, a rogue admin, or malware in the database. As a USA-based WordPress security specialist I remove it completely, submit the delistings for you, and harden the site so it stays clean.

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