MailOdds

Monitoring

Email Blacklist Monitoring

Check your sending IPs and domains against 50+ DNS-based blacklists. Get instant alerts when a new listing is detected, track blacklist history, and follow guided delisting steps.

Complete Blacklist Protection

According to Return Path research, blacklisted IPs see an average 25% drop in inbox placement rates. MailOdds monitors your sending infrastructure continuously so you can catch and resolve listings before they impact deliverability.

Real-time DNSBL Checks

Check any IP address or domain against 50+ DNS-based blacklists instantly. Results include return codes, listing reasons, and remediation links.

IPv4 and IPv6 Support

Full support for both IPv4 and IPv6 address monitoring. Check all your sending infrastructure regardless of address type.

Continuous Monitoring

Automated checks at configurable intervals with instant alerts when a new listing is detected. Know about problems before your recipients do.

History Tracking

Complete blacklist history with listing and delisting timestamps. Track how long each listing persisted and which blacklists are most frequent.

Delisting Guidance

Step-by-step remediation instructions when a listing is detected. Direct links to delisting forms and specific guidance for each blacklist operator.

Multi-IP Monitoring

Monitor all your sending IPs and domains from one dashboard. Unlimited monitors on paid plans with centralized alerting and reporting.

How It Works

From Check to Resolution

Blacklist monitoring is only useful if it leads to action. MailOdds takes you from detection through remediation with clear, actionable steps at every stage.

  • Add your IPs and domains as monitors
  • Automated checks run at configurable intervals
  • Instant alerts when a new listing is detected
  • Guided delisting with direct links to removal forms

Detect

DNS lookups against 50+ blacklists identify listings within minutes. Return codes reveal the specific reason for each listing.

Alert

Instant notifications via webhook, email, or dashboard alert. Know about new listings before your recipients notice deliverability problems.

Resolve

Blacklist-specific remediation instructions with direct links to delisting forms. Track removal progress until the listing is confirmed cleared.

API-Driven

Blacklist Check API

Check any IP or domain against 50+ blacklists with a single API call. Set up monitors, retrieve history, and manage alerts programmatically.

Check IP against blacklists
curl -X POST https://api.mailodds.com/v1/blacklist-check \
  -H "X-Api-Key: mo_live_..." \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "ip": "198.51.100.42"
  }'

# Response
{
  "data": {
    "ip": "198.51.100.42",
    "listed": true,
    "listings": [
      {
        "blacklist": "zen.spamhaus.org",
        "listed": true,
        "return_code": "127.0.0.2",
        "detail": "SBL - Spamhaus Block List"
      },
      {
        "blacklist": "b.barracudacentral.org",
        "listed": false,
        "return_code": null,
        "detail": null
      }
    ],
    "total_checked": 52,
    "total_listed": 1,
    "checked_at": "2026-03-15T14:32:00Z"
  }
}
Check
Instant lookup against 50+ blacklists
Monitor
Continuous automated checks with alerts
History
Full listing and delisting timeline
Comprehensive Coverage

50+ Blacklists Checked

MailOdds checks the blacklists that actually matter for email deliverability. From the most widely adopted DNSBLs to niche lists used by specific providers.

Spamhaus (SBL, XBL, PBL, DBL)
The most widely used blacklist. Trusted by the majority of ISPs and enterprise mail filters worldwide.
Barracuda Central (BRBL)
Maintained by Barracuda Networks. Used by their large installed base of email security appliances.
SpamCop (BL)
Cisco-operated blacklist based on user spam reports. Listings typically auto-expire within 24 hours.
Composite Blocking List (CBL)
Detects IPs sending spam, hosting botnet C&C servers, or exhibiting exploit-like behavior.
SORBS
Multiple zone lists covering spam, open relays, dynamic IPs, and escalated listings.
And 45+ More
URIBL, SURBL, Invaluement, JunkEmailFilter, Truncate, NordSpam, and many more. Updated regularly.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Stop losing revenue to typos, bots, and blind spots.

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