Title: Deeply disappointing changes
Last modified: November 18, 2025

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# Deeply disappointing changes

 *  [Mike E](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mikeemvee/)
 * (@mikeemvee)
 * [4 months, 4 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/deeply-disappointing-changes/)
 * This plugin used to at least allow blocking specific email addresses, which was
   the entire reason I installed it. Now that basic function has been moved behind
   a “premium” wall for **$199/year**. Charging that much for what used to be a 
   core feature feels predatory, not an upgrade. I’ve uninstalled and moved to a
   different solution. Would not recommend.

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 *  Plugin Support [Hitendra Chopda](https://wordpress.org/support/users/hitendra-chopda/)
 * (@hitendra-chopda)
 * [4 months, 3 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/deeply-disappointing-changes/#post-18732016)
 * Hi Mike,
 * Thank you for sharing your feedback — we truly appreciate you taking the time
   to let us know your experience.
 * I want to clarify that **blocking users by email is still available in the Free
   version**, just like before. You can continue using it without needing to upgrade.
 * The recent pricing update was introduced because we’ve added several **advanced,
   high-value security features** such as:
    - **AI Fraud Detection** to automatically identify risky orders
    - **Advanced rule-based protection**
    - **Improved checkout monitoring**
    - **Enhanced risk scoring and prevention tools**
 * These upgrades required significant development, infrastructure, and continuous
   improvement efforts to ensure WooCommerce stores are protected from evolving 
   fraud patterns, but **core essential features like email blocking remain free**.
 * We never want any customer to feel forced into an upgrade, and your feedback 
   helps us improve how we communicate these changes.
 * If you’d like, we’re happy to [help](https://www.thedotstore.com/support-ticket/)
   you get the free version working exactly as you need.
 * Thanks again for your valuable input — it truly helps us make the plugin better
   for everyone.
 * Best regards,
   Hitendra | Dotstore Team

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