Pixel to Platform Migration Guide

Learn why you might want to upgrade from the free pixel to a SpamBlock account

Using the Pixel? Here's Why You Might Want an Account

If you're currently using the SpamBlock pixel to protect your existing forms, you might be wondering: "Why should I create an account?" Here are the key benefits of upgrading from pixel-only to a SpamBlock platform account.

What You Get with the Pixel (No Account)

The free pixel is perfect for basic spam protection:

  • ✅ One script tag, works immediately
  • ✅ Free forever, 1000 checks/day per IP
  • ✅ 13+ detection signals
  • ✅ No account required
  • ❌ No analytics
  • ❌ No hosted forms
  • ❌ No webhooks

What You Get with a Free Account

When you create a free SpamBlock account, you unlock:

1. Analytics Dashboard

See exactly what's happening with your forms:

  • Real-time submission tracking
  • Spam vs. legitimate submission breakdown
  • Geographic distribution
  • Top block reasons
  • Time-series charts

2. Hosted Forms

Build secure forms without writing backend code:

  • Visual form builder
  • 3 forms included (free tier)
  • Customizable fields and styling
  • Embed codes and shareable links
  • 100 submissions/month (free tier)

3. Webhooks

Integrate with your existing systems:

  • Basic webhooks (free tier)
  • Real-time notifications
  • Custom payloads
  • Retry logic

4. Email Notifications

Get notified about form submissions:

  • Single email address (free tier)
  • Instant notifications
  • Spam filtering included

5. Data Export

Export your submission data:

  • CSV export (free tier)
  • Download anytime
  • Filter by date range

When to Upgrade

Stay with Pixel If:

  • You only need basic spam protection
  • You don't need analytics
  • You're not building new forms
  • You're just testing SpamBlock

Create an Account If:

  • You want to see analytics and insights
  • You're building new forms
  • You need webhook integrations
  • You want email notifications
  • You need to export data

Migration Path

Upgrading is easy:

  1. Create a free account - No credit card required
  2. Add your domain - Verify ownership to access analytics
  3. Keep using the pixel - Your existing pixel continues to work
  4. Access new features - Start using hosted forms, analytics, and webhooks

Free Tier Limits

The free platform tier includes:

  • 100 submissions per month
  • 3 hosted forms
  • Basic analytics
  • Single email notification
  • Basic webhooks
  • CSV export

Next Steps

Ready to upgrade? Create a free account and start accessing analytics, hosted forms, and more.

Want to learn more? Check out our pricing page to see all available tiers.