What are the best and most trustworthy URL RBLs?
Summary
What email marketers say10Marketer opinions
Email marketer from MailChannels explains that Spamhaus is known for its accuracy and is widely respected, making it a reliable choice for blocking spam.
Email marketer from StackExchange shares that one can test RBLs by intentionally sending spam-like emails to see if they are detected, but warns that this could potentially damage your reputation.
Email marketer from Reddit responds that choosing RBLs depends on your specific needs, but Spamhaus is generally considered one of the most effective and trustworthy.
Email marketer from WordtotheWise shares that Spamhaus and SURBL are reputable for RBL, DBL, and URIBL coverage and accuracy.
Email marketer from Talos Intelligence shares that RBLs are divided into different categories based on the types of listings they track, such as IP-based or URL-based RBLs.
Email marketer from DigitalOcean answers to avoid listing by only sending emails to engaged subscribers, use a double opt-in process, and segment your lists to send relevant content.
Email marketer from Reddit shares that tools like MXToolbox and HetrixTools can be used to monitor if your IP addresses are listed on various RBLs.
Email marketer from Reddit answers that URIBLs are useful for detecting malicious URLs in emails, and URIBL.com is a commonly used option.
Email marketer from StackExchange shares that using multiple RBLs can improve spam detection rates, but it's important to choose reputable RBLs to avoid false positives. Combining Spamhaus, SURBL, and URIBL can provide comprehensive coverage.
Email marketer from EmailSecurityBlog explains that monitoring RBL listings is important to ensure your sending IP is not blacklisted, as being listed on a major RBL can significantly impact email deliverability.
What the experts say4Expert opinions
Expert from Email Geeks shares that Spamhaus DBL, SURBL or URIBL are all good URL RBLs.
Expert from WordtotheWise shares that Spamhaus and SURBL are reputable for RBL, DBL, and URIBL coverage and accuracy.
Expert from SpamResource explains that Spamhaus is a well-respected and widely used RBL known for its accuracy in identifying and listing spam sources.
Expert from Email Geeks explains he doesn't trust PhishTank as much because it can be manipulated by a community of voters, unlike the other RBLs discussed which are managed in a consistent way with little outside influence, providing more trustworthy data.
What the documentation says4Technical articles
Documentation from Spamhaus explains that the DBL (Domain Block List) is a real-time database of domains found to be involved in spamming or other malicious activities. It's designed to block access to these domains, protecting users from spam, phishing, and malware.
Documentation from Spamhaus explains to avoid listing by ensuring email practices are compliant with best practices, including proper authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), maintaining clean mailing lists, and promptly addressing complaints.
Documentation from SURBL answers it is a list of websites that have appeared in unsolicited messages. They detect websites that appear to be used for spam, phishing, or other fraudulent activities.
Documentation from URIBL shares that it detects abusive Uniform Resource Identifiers (URIs), typically links to web pages, that appear in unsolicited email.