SpamEatingMonkey — Check, Delist & Monitor
Check if you're listed on SpamEatingMonkey DNSBL. Spamtrap-based detection with automatic 7-day expiration. No manual removal process available.
Impact & Usage
Limited adoption among major mail providers. Listings auto-expire after 7 days. Useful as an early warning signal but rarely the sole cause of delivery failures.
Typical users: SpamAssassin integrations and independent mail servers; moderate adoption in anti-spam community
Check If You're Listed
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Check SpamEatingMonkeyWhat Gets You Listed
Automated spam detection via spamtrap network and distributed sensors; IPs listed when spam exceeds thresholds
How to Get Delisted
- Check your listing at spameatingmonkey.com/lookup by entering your IP address or domain.
- Identify the root cause — SpamEatingMonkey uses spamtrap data, so the listing indicates your IP sent mail to a monitored address.
- Fix the underlying issue: clean your mailing lists, close compromised accounts, and verify your mail server is not acting as an open relay.
- Wait for the listing to auto-expire after 7 days. There is no manual removal process. Verify removal with mxio Blacklist Check.
Expected Timeline
7 days (automatic only — no manual removal available)
Auto-delist: Automatic expiration after 7 days of no further spam activity; no manual removal process
Common Causes
- Sending email to spamtrap addresses embedded in web pages or harvested address lists
- Compromised email accounts or web applications being used to send spam
- Poor list hygiene resulting in mail to long-dead addresses that have been recycled as traps
Prevention Tips
- Use confirmed opt-in (double opt-in) for all new email subscriptions to prevent spamtrap addresses from entering your list
- Regularly remove bouncing and unengaged addresses from your mailing lists
- Monitor outbound mail logs for unusual spikes in volume or recipient complaints
Overview
SpamEatingMonkey is a spamtrap-based DNSBL that detects spam by monitoring a network of addresses that should never receive legitimate email. When your IP sends mail to one of these traps, SpamEatingMonkey records the hit and lists the IP. The listing automatically expires after 7 days, and there is no manual removal process — you simply wait for the expiration while fixing whatever caused the listing.
The list's real-world impact is limited. SpamEatingMonkey is not widely referenced by major mailbox providers (Gmail, Microsoft 365, Yahoo) or by the most commonly deployed enterprise spam filters. Its primary value is as an early detection system — a listing here suggests your IP is hitting spamtraps, which means the same behavior may eventually trigger listings on higher-impact blacklists like SpamCop or Barracuda.
SpamEatingMonkey also maintains domain-based lists in addition to IP-based ones, which can be useful for identifying domains associated with spam campaigns. The lookup tool at spameatingmonkey.com allows you to check both IPs and domains.
If you find yourself listed on SpamEatingMonkey, do not panic — but do investigate. The 7-day auto-expiration gives you a reasonable window to identify and fix the root cause. Focus on list hygiene, compromised account detection, and mail server configuration. If the same behavior persists, the re-listing cycle will continue, and more impactful blacklists will likely notice the same activity.
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