Advanced IP Blocker

77 Quality Score

Active Installs

15/30

The popularity score is capped at 49 out of 30, reflecting strong relative engagement even though the 2,000 active installs is small compared to mainstream security plugins.

Update Freshness

25/25

Maintenance scores a perfect 100, with the plugin updated in July 2026 and tested against WordPress 7.0.1, signalling an actively maintained codebase.

User Rating

14/15

Ratings land at 92 out of 100 from 20 reviews, which is a strong average but comes from a small sample that may not reflect the broader WordPress community yet.

Support Health

8/15

Support health is 100, with all 10 threads resolved, although the low thread volume means this metric has limited statistical weight.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Compatibility is 100, with tested support for WordPress 7.0.1 and a PHP 8.1 requirement that matches current WordPress hosting standards.

Scores higher than 53% of indexed plugins

About

A complete WordPress security firewall: blocks IPs, bots, countries & ASN. Includes an intelligent WAF, Threat Scoring, Geo-Challenge, and 2FA.

Active Installs 2k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.8/5

Last Updated 2026-09-23 8:35pm GMT

Requires WordPress 5.9+

Tested Up To 7.1.2

Requires PHP 8.1+

Security History

1 known vulnerability, all patched

1 High

Most recent: May 28, 2026

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What It Does

Advanced IP Blocker functions as a WordPress security firewall that blocks unwanted traffic by IP address, bot signatures, country, and ASN. It layers on a Web Application Firewall with threat scoring, a geo-challenge page for suspicious visitors, and two-factor authentication for logins. In practice it sits in front of your site and decides who gets through before WordPress even loads.

Who It's For

This plugin fits site owners who want IP and country-level traffic control without paying for a cloud-based firewall or a full security suite. It is best suited to smaller WordPress installations with moderate traffic where the admin is comfortable with PHP 8.1 and wants lightweight, self-hosted protection.

Who Should Skip It

You should skip this plugin if you already run Wordfence, Jetpack Security, or Really Simple Security, since those cover overlapping ground with a much larger install base. It is also not a good fit for sites that need hands-off enterprise-grade malware scanning or for anyone stuck on PHP versions older than 8.1.

The Bottom Line

Advanced IP Blocker delivers a competent, well-maintained IP and geo firewall with a perfect support record, but its 2,000 installs and 20 ratings mean the track record is still thin. It is a reasonable pick for admins who want focused IP and country blocking on PHP 8.1+, but most users will get broader protection and a larger safety net from Wordfence or Really Simple Security.

Choose Wordfence if you need a proven, deeply scanned security suite with a much larger user base and active threat intelligence feed.

Really Simple Security - Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) 99/100

Pick Really Simple Security if you want broad hardening, SSL management, and login protection bundled into one widely trusted plugin.

Jetpack - WP Security, Backup, Speed, and Growth 94/100

Go with Jetpack if you also want backups, performance, and growth tools alongside security from a first-party Automattic product.

All-In-One Security (AIOS) - Security and Firewall 91/100

Pick AIOS if you prefer a free, beginner-friendly firewall with a larger community and a longer track record than Advanced IP Blocker.

Safe SVG 89/100

Safe SVG is not a direct competitor; choose it only if your specific gap is allowing SVG uploads safely, not general site security.