CloudGuard

76 Quality Score

Active Installs

14/30

The 1,000 active installs are modest, but the score is boosted by a concentrated niche audience that actively keeps it installed.

Update Freshness

25/25

The last update on 2026-05-30 and compatibility with WordPress 7.0 indicate the author is actively keeping pace with core releases.

User Rating

15/15

30 ratings averaging 98/100 show strong satisfaction, though the small sample size means the score is an indicator rather than a proven track record.

Support Health

8/15

Zero support threads means there is no public history of unresolved issues, but also no visible evidence of responsive help beyond the code itself.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Full compatibility marks reflect the tested-with WordPress 7.0 rating and the low minimum of 4.9, which keeps it accessible on older installs.

Scores higher than 43% of indexed plugins

About

Use Cloudflare's free geolocation service to restrict access to your site's login page.

Active Installs 1k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.9/5

Last Updated 2026-09-25 7:02pm GMT

Requires WordPress 4.9+

Tested Up To 7.1.2

✓ No known vulnerabilities

What It Does

CloudGuard uses Cloudflare's free geolocation data to block login page access from selected countries. Once configured, visitors outside approved regions are denied at the wp-login.php stage before a password attempt is made. It relies on Cloudflare's reverse proxy headers, so the site must sit behind Cloudflare for the geolocation to work reliably.

Who It's For

This plugin fits site owners who already route traffic through Cloudflare and need a lightweight country-level gate on wp-login.php. It is well suited to businesses with strict regional operations, compliance needs, or recurring brute-force attempts from specific countries. Small administrative teams that want a set-and-forget login fence rather than a full security suite will get the most value.

Who Should Skip It

Anyone not running their site behind Cloudflare should skip this plugin, since the geolocation logic depends on Cloudflare's IP headers. Sites needing broader protection (firewall rules, malware scanning, 2FA) will find this too narrow and should choose a full security plugin instead.

The Bottom Line

CloudGuard is a focused, well-maintained tool that does one job and does it well, as reflected in its 75.63 quality score and 98/100 user rating. Its narrow scope and Cloudflare dependency make it a complement to, not a replacement for, a full security stack. Install it if you already trust Cloudflare and want a simple country gate on wp-login.php, otherwise look at Wordfence or AIOS for wider coverage.

Pick this when you want broader hardening, SSL handling, and 3 million installs of community backing instead of a single-feature login gate.

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security 97/100

Choose Wordfence if you need a full firewall, malware scanner, and country blocking built into one actively supported suite with millions of users.

Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth 94/100

Select Jetpack when you want login security bundled with backups, uptime monitoring, and performance tools from Automattic.

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

Go with AIOS if you want free country blocking plus a wider security toolkit without requiring Cloudflare in front of your site.

Simple CAPTCHA with Cloudflare Turnstile 90/100

Pick this Turnstile alternative when you want bot protection on the login form but prefer a CAPTCHA challenge over geographic blocking.