=== Analytics Spam Blocker ===
Contributors: adegans
Tags: analytics spam, analytics, spam, analytics block, block google spam, google spam, referral spam, antispam
Donate link: https://www.arnan.me/donate.html
Requires at least: 4.6
Tested up to: 5.5
Stable tag: 2.9.4
License: GPLv3

This plugin blocks spam sites like semalt.com and buttons-for-website.com and hundreds more. Report new domains to block and get your analytics back!

== Description ==
For any website or business owner, having Google Analytics and similar services are a vital tool to track your website's data. Unfortunately there are spam bots from many shady organizations that bounce off your website and give you false records in your analytics. Analytics Spam Blocker prevents those spam bots from ever reaching your website leaving your analytics untouched. Subscribe to our free API for regular updates of the blocklist. Stop those sites from affecting your website analytics today!

> Help make Analytics Spam Blocker better! Easily report referral spam domains via the reporting tool in Analytics Spam Blocker, you can access the dashboard page in the Tools menu of the WordPress dashboard.

== Changelog ==

= 2.9.4 - 3 August, 2020 =
* Tested to work with WordPress 5.5
* [change] Dashboard tweaks
* [fix] Action link settings no longer opening in new tab

= 2.9.3 - 10 May, 2020 =
* [fix] Dashboard stats
* [fix] More reliable registration for new users
* [change] Dashboard tweaks

= 2.9.2 - 9 September, 2019 =
* [fix] Dashboard widgets showing properly
* [i18n] Updated translations

= 2.9.1 - 30 August, 2019 =
* [i18n] Updated translations

= 2.9 - 21 August, 2019 =
* [change] Updated dashboard
* [change] WordPress 5.2.2 compatibility
* [i18n] Updated translation implementation

= 2.8.1 - 16 June, 2019 =
* [change] Updated dashboard
* [fix] Wrong url in plugin links

= 2.8 - 4 May, 2019 =
* [fix] Server communication not working for some people
* [fix] Registration process more reliable
* [change] Updated dashboard

= 2.7.1 - 12 April, 2019 =
* [fix] Communication error with the server for some people

= 2.7 - 30 March, 2019 =
* [change] Updated dashboard
* [change] Various tweaks and improvements

= 2.6 - 11 December, 2018 =
* [change] WordPress 5.0 update
* [change] Insights in API stats
* [change] Updated dashboard
* [change] Uses APIv2

= 2.5 - 8 July, 2018 =
* [change] Compatibility update
* [change] Updated dashboard
* [change] More clear error displays if things go wrong

= 2.4.2 - 17 May, 2018 =
* [change] Compatibility update
* [change] Updated dashboard

= 2.4.1 - 12 December, 2017=
* [change] Re-arranged the dashboard
* [change] Improved compatibility with WordPress
* [change] Api updates

= 2.4 - 10 June, 2017 =
* [fix] Better field sanitizing to better deal with copy&paste behavior
* [fix] Better domain filtering
* [fix] Better email handling
* [fix] No more endless linebreaks in the .htaccess file
* [change] Dashboard tweaks

= 2.3 - 14 May, 2017 =
* [fix] Dashboard tweaks

= 2.2 - 19 April, 2017 =
* [fix] Dashboard tweaks

= 2.1.1 - 4 April, 2017 =
* [fix] Registration reminder shows up correctly

= 2.1 - 7 March, 2017 =
* [new] Review reminder
* [new] Registration reminder

= 2.0 - 3 March, 2017 =
* [new] Easily report referral spam domains
* [new] Dashboard page in Tools menu
* [new] Daily blocklist updates
* [change] Restructured the whole plugin

= 1.8.1 - 5 February, 2017 =
* Development taken over by Arnan de Gans

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How does this work? =
With the constantly updating blocklist, we are able to filter out the majority of these spam bots by marking them as spam in to your .htaccess file which prevents the spam bots from ever reaching your website.

= Why do I need a subscription? =
A subscription is optional. But with it's constant updates is a good way to keep your website statistics free of referral spam. This service is availale exclusively to plugin users.

= How does the list get updated? =
We've developed a unique reporting system where you can easily report suspicious domains. If the domain gets reported a few times it will be included in the blocklist.

= Who manages the blocklist updates? =
In a way, you do. By reporting new domains. However the system is mostly automated after you send your report. The blocklist service is governed and provided by [Arnan de Gans](https://ajdg.solutions/?pk_campaign=analytics_spam_blocker).

= I need help with this plugin =
Check out my [Support Forum](https://ajdg.solutions/forums/forum/wordpress-plugins/?pk_campaign=analytics_spam_blocker)

= This is cool, do you have more plugins? =
Yep, check out my website [AJdG Solutions](https://ajdg.solutions/plugins/?pk_campaign=analytics_spam_blocker)

== Installation ==
1. Navigate to Plugins > Add New in your dashboard.
2. Search for 'Analytics Spam Blocker' in the plugin database and click install.
3. Activate the plugin when done.
4. Navigate to Tools > Analytics Spam Blocker in your dashboard for settings and API access.

== Screenshots ==

1. Reporting tool
2. Subscription banner
3. Plugin status