Country Block – Ultimate Geo-Blocker, IP Ban & Login Security

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Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 100% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

Refined from the date this plugin crossed into its current band.

At the current install trend, crossing 200+ in roughly 207 days.

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1. ★★★★★ Sarah Trägner

   2mo ago

   Not working

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2. ★★★★★ Tharusha Kavishan

   7mo ago

   As a developer, most of the time I use paid plugins even for simple country blocks, but this one instantly blocks any country, including WP Admin, without requiring payment. It uses MaxMind, which is another great feature, because MaxMind is one of the best tools for getting a user’s address from their IP. Thanks for making the WordPress community a great place!

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3. ★★★★★ babini

   8mo ago

   I tested this plugin thoroughly and it works exactly as expected as I really needed it on a client`s website. You can block specific countries or allow only selected ones, and the rules are applied correctly. What really stands out is how many useful features are included in the free version compared to other plugins — things like IP, user role, and URL whitelisting, activity logging, and different blocking modes. Setup is straightforward, the interface is clear, and everything worked smoothly in real use. Definitely a very solid country-blocking solution.

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4. ★★★★★ jesussuarez

   8mo ago

   I tried Country Block looking for a simple way to filter traffic by country without overcomplicating things, and honestly, it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. Everything is clearly explained from the start, the setup wizard is genuinely helpful, and you can have it working in just a few minutes. The interface is clean and modern, with no confusing menus or hidden options. It feels thoughtfully designed and easy to use, even if you’re not very technical. I especially liked that it works properly behind Cloudflare and other proxies, which is something many similar plugins struggle with. For a free plugin, it offers more than you’d normally expect: country and region blocking, IP and path exclusions, custom messages, and optional activity logs if you want visibility into what’s happening. It doesn’t aggressively push upgrades or fill the dashboard with annoying notices. Overall, it’s a solid, well-built plugin that does exactly what it promises. If you need to control where your traffic comes from, Country Block feels modern, reliable, and refreshingly straightforward.

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5. ★★★★★ micha99x

   9mo ago

   Completely free with no paid addons, and the automatic database updates are a huge plus. Honestly, what more could you want?

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Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2026-06-26 90+ → 100+ up after 10 days in tier
2. 2026-06-16 80+ → 90+ up after 21 days in tier
3. 2026-05-26 70+ → 80+ up after 7 days in tier
4. 2026-05-19 60+ → 70+ up after 12 days in tier
5. 2026-05-07 50+ → 60+ up after 3 days in tier
6. 2026-05-04 60+ → 50+ down after 2 days in tier
7. 2026-05-02 50+ → 60+ up after 18 days in tier
8. 2026-04-14 40+ → 50+ up after 4 days in tier

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

• Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security 5M+ installs · 4.7★ · 1 shared tag A
• Hostinger Tools 3M+ installs · 3.6★ · 1 shared tag B
• Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) 3M+ installs · 4.9★ · 1 shared tag A
• Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth 3M+ installs · 3.8★ · 1 shared tag A
• Limit Login Attempts Security – Login Security, 2FA, Firewall, Brute Force Prevention 1M+ installs · 4.8★ · 1 shared tag A
• Loginizer 1M+ installs · 4.8★ · 1 shared tag A

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Country Block – Ultimate Geo-Blocker, IP Ban & Login Security: 100+ active installs, 4.2★ (5 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-31. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/vpndeals-country-block