DataDome Expands GraphQL Protection Across 7 Integrations

At DataDome, our mission is to shield businesses from cyberfraud and bot attacks, regardless of infrastructure or API architecture, which is why we offer 50+ ready-made integrations. We’re thrilled to announce full GraphQL support across seven popular integrations!

What is GraphQL and how does it compare to Representational State Transfer (REST)?

GraphQL is a modern query language for APIs that enhances data retrieval efficiency. Unlike traditional REST APIs, which require multiple endpoints to fetch related data (e.g., /users, /posts, /comments), GraphQL uses a single endpoint (/graphql). This enables clients to specify exactly what data they need, reducing redundant requests and optimizing performance.

GraphQL’s flexibility makes it a preferred choice for modern applications—but it also introduces unique security challenges.

Why GraphQL Protection Matters

While GraphQL improves efficiency, its open-ended query structure can be exploited by bots for scraping and abuse. To combat this, DataDome’s AI-powered detection engine analyzes GraphQL-specific signals in real time, ensuring precise bot detection without impacting legitimate traffic. Key signals include:

• Operation Name (e.g., getUserData, createOrder)
• Operation Type (e.g., query, mutation, subscription)

By understanding customer intent at the query level, DataDome delivers real-time, adaptive protection against automated threats.

Protection across 7 popular integrations in real time

GraphQL protection is now fully supported across the following platforms & integrations:

• AWS CloudFront, Lambda@Edge, NodeJS
• CloudFlare
• Fastly
• Fastly Compute JS
• Go
• OpenResty
• Tyk

Setup overview

Getting started with DataDome’s GraphQL protection is easy! By default, GraphQL signals are not collected. All you need to do is enable GraphQL signal collection by adding the following configuration during setup: enableGraphQLSupport: true

Once activated, DataDome will instantly start analyzing your GraphQL requests and protecting your APIs in real time. Additionally, we’ve introduced new capabilities in the DataDome dashboard to enhance your analysis and insights into GraphQL traffic inside of the Explore section.

These include:

1. Search for specific GraphQL Operation Names or Operation Types

Aggregate requests by Operation Name to identify trends or suspicious activity

Access detailed request insights for full visibility into how your GraphQL API is being used

Cyberfraud protection that supports 50+ integrations

We are not stopping here. In 2025, we’ll continue to expand our GraphQL capabilities by introducing granular endpoint controls directly within the DataDome dashboard. This feature will allow you to create dedicated rules for specific GraphQL operations, providing even more tailored protection for sensitive requests.

Ready to protect your GraphQL APIs? Contact us today to schedule a live demo.