Why IPs typically get listed
Most DNSBL listings share a few common causes.
Compromised servers sending spam without the owner's knowledge are a frequent trigger.
Shared hosting is another common cause, where one bad tenant gets the whole IP block listed.
Open relays, open proxies, or poorly secured scripts can also lead to automated abuse.
For a comment-spam-focused list specifically, the likely cause is automated posting tools or bots operating from your IP.
This can happen even without your knowledge, for example through a compromised WordPress plugin or a bot net relay.
Spam traps (hidden addresses used to catch spammers) can also contribute to listings on blacklists generally.
How to check if you're listed
You can query the zone directly with a DNS lookup tool.
Look up your IP address against list.blogspaml.com using a standard DNSBL checker.
A returned result means you're listed; no result means you're clean on this specific zone.
Because this operator is smaller and less documented than major blacklists, not every DNSBL checker tool includes it by default.
You may need a tool that lets you query a custom zone manually.
Checking regularly matters, since listings can happen without any warning email.
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How to get removed
Start by confirming the listing is real through a direct DNS query.
Next, investigate the actual cause on your end.
Check server logs for unusual outbound activity or automated posting patterns.
Scan for compromised scripts, outdated plugins, or open relays on the affected IP.
Fix whatever caused the activity before requesting removal.
Requesting removal from a listing before the underlying issue is resolved rarely works.
Many operators will simply relist the IP if the behavior continues.
Once the issue is resolved, removal is typically requested through the operator's own site or contact channel.
Because specific contact details for this operator weren't confirmable here, check the zone's listed WHOIS or DNS records for an active contact method.
Some smaller DNSBL operators also list removal instructions directly in the DNS TXT record for your listed IP.
It's worth checking that record as part of your removal request.
How long it typically takes
Processing time for smaller, less-documented DNSBL operators varies widely.
Some automatically expire listings after a set period if no new abuse is seen.
Others require a manual request and review before delisting.
Without a confirmed published timeline for this operator, treat any removal as something to request and then monitor, rather than something with a guaranteed turnaround.
Keep checking the zone after your request to confirm the listing clears.
FAQ
How do I run a blogspambl blacklist check? Query your IP address against the list.blogspaml.com zone using a DNSBL lookup tool. A result confirms a listing on this specific zone. No result means your IP is clean there, though you should still check other blacklists separately. A monitoring tool that checks multiple zones at once saves time over manual lookups.
How do I remove an IP from BlogSpamBL? First confirm the listing with a direct DNS query against the zone. Then find and fix whatever triggered it, such as a compromised script or bot activity. After that, request removal through the operator's available contact channel. Keep monitoring the IP afterward to confirm the listing actually clears.
Will my IP get relisted after removal? Yes, if the underlying cause isn't fixed first. DNSBL operators generally relist IPs that keep showing the same spam behavior. Fixing the root cause, not just requesting removal, is what keeps a listing from coming back.
Does a BlogSpamBL listing affect my email deliverability? It depends on whether your mail provider or filtering software actually queries this specific zone. Many mail servers check well-known email blacklists rather than comment-spam-focused lists. If you're seeing both bounced email and flagged comments, check which blacklists your mail software actually references.
Can shared hosting cause a BlogSpamBL listing? Yes. If your IP is shared with other sites or accounts, another tenant's spam activity can get the whole IP listed. This is common on budget hosting plans with many sites per server. Moving to a dedicated IP or switching hosts can help if this keeps happening.
