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GeoGuard WP — WordPress Security Plugin

GeoGuard WP – GRC

by Robert G. · WordPress.org page · Website

v2.5.0 Tested up to WP 7.0.4 PHP 7.4+

GeoGuard WP has 20+ active installs on WordPress.org and 968 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on July 24, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.

GeoGuard WP at a glance

Active installs
20+
Total downloads
968
Downloads, last 30 days
–
available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
–
tracking since September 4, 2026

Is GeoGuard WP well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 7.0.4, not yet with the current 7.1

Features

The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.

  • Zero-Dependency Local MaxMind Parser: Includes a built-in custom binary .mmdb parser capable of reading MaxMind GeoLite2-Country databases directly without…
  • Intuitive Checkbox Selection: Easily select allowed countries and targeted user roles using clean, scrollable checkbox interface lists in the WordPress backend…
  • Flexible Action Modes: Choose whether to block login requests, block account creations/registrations, block both, or temporarily disable restrictions entirely
  • Automatic Daily Database Updates: Schedules a daily cron event to automatically mirror and update the latest GeoLite2 country database
  • Manual Database Download: Allows administrators to fetch or refresh the database instantly from the settings panel
  • Smart IP Detection: Inspects proxy headers while ensuring protection against header spoofing and filtering out private/reserved IP ranges
  • Fail-Safe Protection: Permanently locks your installer’s country code into the permitted checkbox list, preventing accidental lockouts

Details

Blocks unauthorized role logins and account registrations from restricted countries using local MaxMind databases with customizable checkbox controls.

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Rankings GeoGuard WP competes in

Tags

  • country
  • firewall
  • login
  • registration
  • security

More from Robert G.

Version
2.5.0
Last updated
Jul 24, 2026
First published
Jun 30, 2025
Requires WordPress
6.5
Tested up to
7.0.4
Requires PHP
7.4
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

GeoGuard WP FAQ

What does GeoGuard WP do?

According to its WordPress.org readme, GeoGuard WP offers Zero-Dependency Local MaxMind Parser: Includes a built-in custom binary .mmdb parser capable of reading MaxMind GeoLite2-Country databases directly without, Intuitive Checkbox Selection: Easily select allowed countries and targeted user roles using clean, scrollable checkbox interface lists in the WordPress backend, Flexible Action Modes: Choose whether to block login requests, block account creations/registrations, block both, or temporarily disable restrictions entirely, Automatic Daily Database Updates: Schedules a daily cron event to automatically mirror and update the latest GeoLite2 country database and Manual Database Download: Allows administrators to fetch or refresh the database instantly from the settings panel.

How many active installs does GeoGuard WP have?

WordPress.org reports 20+ active installs for GeoGuard WP as of September 7, 2026.

Is GeoGuard WP still maintained?

Yes. The last release was on July 24, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.

Is GeoGuard WP free?

GeoGuard WP is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.