How can I block a referrer that's disrupting my online store stats?

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Topic summary

A Shopify store owner is experiencing disrupted analytics due to an unusual referrer generating abnormally high session counts (500+ sessions by 8 AM, compared to their typical 1,000 daily sessions). This influx is distorting their online store conversion rate metrics.

Key Details:

  • The referrer appeared recently without any new apps being installed
  • The issue is significantly impacting store performance statistics
  • A screenshot was shared showing the problematic referrer data

Current Status:

  • The original poster is seeking methods to block this referrer
  • Two other users have responded expressing the same problem
  • No solution has been provided yet; the discussion remains open with users looking for answers on how to filter or block the disruptive traffic source
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Hi! In the last couple of days I see this referrer with a lot of sessions and it’s screwing up my stats, specially my Online store conversion rate.
Average total sessions per day has been consistent for me at 1000 but this referrer is giving me 500 sessions already at 8AM!!
I haven’t installed any apps recently.

Any ideas? What is this? Can I block this? How?
Thank you in advance!

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Did u get a response for this? I also wish to do the same

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Also looking for a way to block a ‘referrer’