IP Ban — WordPress Anti-Spam Plugin
by Sandor Kovacs · WordPress.org page · Website
IP Ban has 2,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 49,508 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on November 28, 2017, tested up to WordPress 4.7.35.
IP Ban at a glance
Is IP Ban well maintained?
IP Ban reviews and ratings
9 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Where IP Ban ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that IP Ban appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Anti-Spam Plugins | #54 by tag, not in search | #86 | – |
IP Ban alternatives
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Spam Destroyer 5,000+ installs · 4.6 -
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La Sentinelle antispam 3,000+ installs · 5.0
Details
Simple IP Ban is a lightweight ip / user agent ban plugin.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings IP Ban competes in
Tags
- anti-spam
- ip ban
- protection
- user agent ban
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- Version
- 1.3.0
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- First published
- Sep 9, 2012
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1.0
- Tested up to
- 4.7.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
IP Ban FAQ
How many active installs does IP Ban have?
WordPress.org reports 2,000+ active installs for IP Ban as of September 7, 2026.
Is IP Ban still maintained?
The last release was on November 28, 2017, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.
Is IP Ban free?
IP Ban is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does IP Ban rank among Anti-Spam Plugins?
IP Ban is #86 in the WordPress.org Anti-Spam Plugins ranking.