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:
- Run my free Is My Site Hacked? checker.
- Cross-check on VirusTotal.
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
- Look up your exact domain at check.spamhaus.org.
- Read the listing reason (spam, phishing, malware, abused/compromised).
- Fix the root cause first — clean hacked files, remove malicious redirects, secure the site.
- Follow the removal instructions shown on the lookup result page to request delisting.
- 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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