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EDD MaxMind
EDD MaxMind is a WordPress plugin that connects an Easy Digital Downloads store to the MaxMind minFraud service. It checks each transaction for signs of fraud and gives it a risk score, so you can review or block suspicious orders before they turn into chargebacks.
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Released
- Nov 5, 2025
- Developer
- Easy Digital Downloads
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in EDD MaxMind 1.0.0
Version 1.0.0 · Nov 5, 2025
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What it does
Fraudulent purchases cause real trouble for digital goods sellers: chargebacks, lost products and hours spent reviewing orders by hand. This plugin adds a fraud check to every Easy Digital Downloads transaction. It sends order details to MaxMind's minFraud service, which looks at the IP address, email, billing and shipping information and returns a risk score in real time, while the customer's checkout carries on as usual.
You decide what happens with that score. Custom risk thresholds let you send borderline orders to review and block high-risk ones automatically, so honest customers pass through while doubtful orders get a closer look. Detection also draws on factors such as device fingerprinting and proxy detection, and fraud reports help you spot patterns over time and adjust your rules. It fits any Easy Digital Downloads store that wants an automated first line of defense.
Best for
- Easy Digital Downloads stores selling digital products
- Shop owners dealing with chargebacks or fraudulent orders
- Agencies managing several Easy Digital Downloads client stores
Features
Easy Digital Downloads integration
Works directly inside an Easy Digital Downloads store, adding fraud checks to the existing checkout without changing how customers buy.
Real-time minFraud scoring
Each transaction is scored by MaxMind's minFraud service as it happens, giving you a risk assessment for every order.
Customer data analysis
Checks the IP address, email address, billing details and shipping details on an order to uncover suspicious activity.
Custom risk thresholds
Set your own score limits to send orders for review automatically or block high-risk transactions outright, based on what suits your store.
Device and proxy detection
Uses extra signals such as device fingerprinting and proxy detection to make the fraud assessment of each order more accurate.
Fraud reports
Detailed reports show which orders were flagged and why, helping you understand fraud patterns and refine your prevention rules over time.
Questions about EDD MaxMind
Does this work with WooCommerce or only Easy Digital Downloads?
It is built specifically for Easy Digital Downloads. The plugin plugs into that store system's checkout and orders, so you need an Easy Digital Downloads store for it to be useful.
What information does it check on each order?
It sends order details to MaxMind's minFraud service, which analyzes the IP address, email, billing and shipping details. It also considers factors such as device fingerprinting and proxy detection when scoring the transaction.
Can I block risky orders automatically?
Yes. You set custom risk thresholds, and the plugin can route orders above one level to manual review and block transactions that score as high risk, depending on how you configure it.
Will fraud checks slow down or interrupt checkout for real customers?
Scoring happens in real time in the background during the transaction. Customers go through checkout as usual, and only orders that cross your thresholds are held for review or blocked.
Is EDD MaxMind free?
The code of EDD MaxMind is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of EDD MaxMind is this?
Version 1.0.0, released Nov 5, 2025. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update EDD MaxMind?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of EDD MaxMind automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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