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<.htaccess> IP block vs Redirection
Head-to-head on the signals that matter, from the public WordPress.org data.
Download trajectory
<.htaccess> IP block Redirection
7-day average downloads, each indexed to 100 at the start of the window. A line above 100 is growing, below 100 is shrinking.
| Metric | <.htaccess> IP block | Redirection |
|---|---|---|
| Health score | 43 (D) | 85 (A) ● |
| Est. active installs | 10–20 | 2M–3M ● |
| Total downloads | 2.2K | 75.8M ● |
| Downloads · 30d | 53 | 2.6M ● |
| Momentum | -51% | +154% ● |
| Rating (adjusted) | 3.77★ | 4.40★ ● |
| Reviews | 2 | 701 ● |
| Last updated | 9.8y ago | 6d ago ● |
| Support resolved | — | 46% ● |
| Requires PHP | — | 7.4 |
● marks the leader on each row.