Blocky allows you to block IP addresses, block country, block bots, reduce fraud, filter suspicious visitors and get smart insights about your store visitors.
Blocky allows you to easily block visitors by their email address, phone number, IP address and geolocation country. Blocky's AI-based bot protection can increase fraud prevention, filter, block bots, scammers, spy tools & block copycats that bypass captcha VPN/Proxy. Blocky's Geoblocker supports add-ons blockade, country redirect, disable right click & can provide metrics about your store visitors traffic (via GlowRoad, Kopy & Duplifi Duplicate Store), including IP address, browser & country
Is there a free plan, or do I have to pay from day one?
Blocky offers a free plan available for development and partner stores. Paid plans start at $9.99/month (Basic), $12.99/month (Advanced), and $19.99/month (Pro), each with a 7-day free trial. All paid plans also offer a 30% discount when billed annually.
Can it block customers at checkout, not just on the storefront?
Yes. Blocky integrates directly with Shopify's checkout validation, meaning it can block customers by country, IP address, email address, or phone number at the checkout page level — not just the storefront. This is available on all paid plans and is one of the app's key differentiators.
Will this app slow down my store?
Merchants report that Blocky runs efficiently in the background with minimal oversight and without disrupting the customer experience. It carries the 'Built for Shopify' badge, meaning it meets Shopify's highest standards for performance, design, and integration.
Does it work with my existing theme, or do I need a developer to set it up?
Blocky explicitly states it works with any Shopify theme. Merchants consistently describe setup as easy and straightforward, with no developer required. It works with Shopify Admin and all sales channels out of the box.
Can it block visitors using VPNs or proxies to get around my country restrictions?
Yes — Blocky includes an AI-powered Bot Blocker specifically designed to detect and block visitors using VPN or proxy connections who attempt to bypass country restrictions. This feature also helps reduce DMCA claims and filters out scammers and spy tools. VPN/proxy blocking is available on the Pro plan.
Why does Shopify Analytics still show visits from countries I've blocked?
This is a known Shopify platform limitation. Shopify logs visits at the server level the moment a visitor enters your store — before any third-party app can intercept the request. The developer has confirmed this is a programmatic constraint and not a flaw in Blocky's blocking. Blocked visitors will still be unable to view your store content or complete checkout even if a session is logged.
What do other merchants say about the support team?
With 256 reviews and a 4.6-star rating (89% five-star), merchants generally praise the support team as responsive and technically helpful. One merchant described the support as offering 'outstanding responsiveness and technical support.' The developer, Effective Apps, actively responds to negative reviews and has offered refunds in cases where limitations were not clearly communicated upfront.
Blocky Fraud Filter IP Blocker — Shopify App | Ecomgraph
