Description

The Gravity Forms AbuseIPDB checks each form submission IP address against the AbuseIPDB reputation database before saving the entry, using the abuse score returned from the API to allow, flag, or block the submission. The verification runs during validation, which reduces spam and automated submissions in contact, quote, registration, and sign-up forms on websites with open traffic.

Main Features of Gravity Forms AbuseIPDB

  • IP Reputation Query
    Sends the visitor’s IP to the AbuseIPDB API and reads the returned abuse score.
  • Form Submission Block
    Halts the submission and displays an error message when the IP surpasses the defined limit.
  • Configurable Score Threshold
    You define the score from which submissions are rejected or just flagged.
  • Form-specific Application
    Activate the check only on forms that actually receive abuse.
  • Result Recording
    Keeps the query result with the submission for review in the WordPress admin panel.

Benefits of Gravity Forms AbuseIPDB

  • Better manual entry cleanup
    Prevents submissions from spammers from becoming entries in the database.
  • Cleaner inbox
    Email notifications stop repeating the same automated message pattern.
  • No-frills IP reputation filtering
    The check occurs in the background without additional visual challenges on the form.
  • Extra layer on top of default antispam
    Adds network reputation to the content filters already in use on the website.

Who Should Use Gravity Forms AbuseIPDB?

  • Those who maintain open contact or quote forms and receive daily automated submissions.
  • You who already use Gravity Forms and want to filter submissions by IP reputation instead of relying solely on CAPTCHA.
  • Those who manage large volumes of non-authenticated sign-up, support, or registration portals.

How to Download Gravity Forms AbuseIPDB

The Gravity Forms AbuseIPDB is available for download here in the Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it in Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the file and activate. The verification options start appearing in the form settings within the Gravity Forms admin panel.

Filtering by IP reputation addresses a blind spot of traditional filters: messages written to appear legitimate but sent from networks already reported for abuse. For those managing public forms and need to keep entries reliable, this automated check cuts a significant amount of noise before it reaches the admin panel or the team’s email.

Frequently asked questions

Is Gravity Forms AbuseIPDB GPL-licensed?

Yes. Gravity Forms AbuseIPDB is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use Gravity Forms AbuseIPDB on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install Gravity Forms AbuseIPDB on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does Gravity Forms AbuseIPDB cost at Ultrapack?

Gravity Forms AbuseIPDB costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does Gravity Forms AbuseIPDB include updates?

Yes. The current version of Gravity Forms AbuseIPDB is 1.1.0, published at Ultrapack on Oct 2, 2026. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is Gravity Forms AbuseIPDB scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of Gravity Forms AbuseIPDB goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.