Remove IP Review - In-Depth Analysis
Remove IP is a simple plugin that prevents logging IP addresses from comments on your WordPress site. It is designed for users who prefer not to track IPs.
Performance Overview
User Rating
5/5 (based on 2+
reviews)
Active Installations
5,000+
Update Frequency
Below Average
It is calculated using the weighted average of same category
plugins.
Security Score
1 / 10
(Very Low Risk)
It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.
What It Does
Remove IP is a really simple plugin that does not log the IP address from the people that comment on your WordPress installation.
This plugin will be useful to people that cannot or don’t want to use libapache2-mod-removeip because they don’t use Apache or don’t want to wipe out the IP logging on all virtual hosts.
Comparing to Alternatives
Remove IP is a straightforward plugin focused solely on removing IP addresses from comments, distinguishing it from other plugins that offer broader privacy features.
Strengths
- Simplicity and ease of use with no unnecessary features
- Effectively removes IP addresses from new comments
- Lightweight and does not impact site performance
Weaknesses
- Limited functionality beyond IP removal
- No advanced privacy or comment management features
- Lacks customization options for IP handling
User Sentiment Analysis
User feedback highlights the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness, though some desire more features.
Positive highlights
- 'The plugin does exactly what its name suggests: it removes the IP address from new comments on your blog – not more and not less.' - ott
Common complaints
- No additional privacy features beyond IP removal
- Lack of customization options
Weaknesses
- Limited scope may not meet all privacy needs
- No updates or support for extended functionality
Who Should Use This?
Best for
Users seeking a simple, no-frills solution to remove IP addresses from comments without extra features.
Not ideal for
Those looking for comprehensive privacy tools or advanced comment management options.
Pricing & Value
Free version includes
The free version fully removes IP addresses from new comments, providing essential privacy protection without cost.
Final Verdict
Remove IP is a focused and efficient plugin that does exactly what it promises: removing IP addresses from new comments. Its simplicity is its main strength, making it ideal for users who want a lightweight privacy solution without additional features.
However, users seeking more comprehensive privacy controls or customization options may find this plugin limited. Overall, it is a reliable choice for basic IP removal needs.
Other Notable Features
Here are a few other notable features of this free
Remove IP plugin.
FAQ
If you are reading this it’s probably because you are interested on your commenters anonymity. If you don’t, you don’t need this plugin.
No, sorry. Try libapache2-mod-removeip if you use apache2.
No, you don’t. The libapache-mod-removeip will hide the IP address from the commenters to wordpress, the same as this plugin does.
Sure, but I’m not sure that you really want to let google or wordpress.com register the IP address from your commenters.
Yep, I know. I had to make it work for a project that uses nginx as webserver and cannot switch to apache and we got tired
of editing wordpress core files… so I needed it. And it’s always nice to share 🙂
Contributors and developers
“Remove IP”
is open source software. The following people have
contributed to this plugin.