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IP Ban

By Sandor Kovacs

Security & Privacy / Security Scanning & Malware Protection

IP Ban Review - In-Depth Analysis

IP Ban is a lightweight plugin that blocks unwanted IP addresses and user agents. It helps secure your site by creating a blacklist of IPs and user agents.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.65/10

User Rating

4/5 (based on 9+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

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

IP Ban is a security plugin designed to protect your site from unwanted IP addresses and user agents. You can easily add IP addresses or user agents to create your own blacklist.

This plugin is effective in preventing unwanted crawlers from accessing your resources and bandwidth. Simply add an IP address or user agent, and the plugin will take care of the rest.

After activation, you will find the Simple IP Ban submenu in the SETTINGS menu. Here, you can add IP addresses or ranges, user agents, and define an external URL to which all spammers will be redirected.

Comparing to Alternatives

IP Ban is a straightforward plugin designed to block IP addresses from accessing your WordPress site. When compared to similar plugins, it offers a simple and effective solution without additional complexity.

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Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface
Effectively blocks unwanted IP addresses
Lightweight with minimal impact on site performance

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced features like geo-blocking
No integration with firewall or security suites
Limited customization options for blocking rules

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's ease of use and effectiveness, though some desire more advanced features.

Positive highlights

"Very straightforward to set up and use." - User123
"Does exactly what it promises without any bloat." - WPFan
"Lightweight and reliable for basic IP blocking." - SiteAdmin

Common complaints

Lack of advanced blocking options
No updates or support for newer WordPress versions

Weaknesses

Limited functionality compared to competitors
No premium support or feature upgrades

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, no-frills IP blocking solution without the need for advanced features.

Not ideal for

Those requiring geo-location blocking, integration with security plugins, or more granular control over blocking rules.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes basic IP address blocking capabilities sufficient for straightforward use cases.

Final Verdict

IP Ban is a reliable and easy-to-use plugin for users who need basic IP blocking functionality without additional complexity.

However, users seeking advanced features or ongoing support may find it lacking compared to other alternatives.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free IP Ban plugin.

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IP Ban

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User Agent Ban

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Contributors and developers

“IP Ban” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Free Version

WPS

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6.65

Average

Ratings

4 out of 5 | 9

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Version

1.3.0

Last updated

8 years ago

Active installations

2,000+

WordPress version

4.7.33 or higher

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PHP version

or higher

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Languages

0

Category

Security & Privacy

Security Scanning & Malware Protection

Tags

Anti-spam,Ip Ban,Protection,User Agent Ban

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