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WP fail2ban Blocklist — WordPress Security Plugin

by invisnet · WordPress.org page · Website

v2.2.2 Tested up to WP 6.8.11 PHP 7.4+

WP fail2ban Blocklist has 3,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 30,213 downloads all time. It was downloaded 609 times in the last 30 days. The last update was on May 1, 2025, tested up to WordPress 6.8.11.

WP fail2ban Blocklist at a glance

Active installs
3,000+
Total downloads
30,213
Downloads, last 30 days
609
30-day growth
–
downloads vs the previous 30 days

Is WP fail2ban Blocklist well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, not yet with the current 7.1.3

Features

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

  • which sites are running the blocklist add-on
  • which version is in use
  • and a shared secret for secure communication

WP fail2ban Blocklist reviews and ratings

2 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.

All reviews
5.0 out of 5

2 reviews

5★
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  • Essential for any WP website

    Setup is easy, usage is flawless. I recommend for everyone who is serious about WP security.

    Attila Bogozi

  • Prevenire e meglio che curare

    WP fail2ban Blocklist - Superb Wordpress plugin Prevention is better than cure.

    Mac Boris Perc

Download and install history

885 downloads over the last 48 days. Snapshots taken daily from WordPress.org.

Downloads per day
WP fail2ban Blocklist downloads per day012.52537.550Sep 5Sep 28Oct 22Downloads per day
Active installs
WP fail2ban Blocklist active installs01.3k2.5k3.8k5kSep 5Sep 28Oct 22Active installs
Rating out of 5
WP fail2ban Blocklist rating01.32.53.85Sep 5Sep 28Oct 22Rating out of 5
Reviews
WP fail2ban Blocklist review count00.511.52Sep 5Sep 28Oct 22Reviews

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Details

WP fail2ban Blocklist is a collaborative preemptive blocklist for WordPress.

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

Rankings WP fail2ban Blocklist competes in

Tags

  • blocklist
  • fail2ban
  • security

More from invisnet

Version
2.2.2
Last updated
May 1, 2025
First published
Feb 27, 2022
Requires WordPress
4.9
Tested up to
6.8.11
Requires PHP
7.4
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

WP fail2ban Blocklist FAQ

What does WP fail2ban Blocklist do?

According to its WordPress.org readme, WP fail2ban Blocklist offers which sites are running the blocklist add-on, which version is in use and and a shared secret for secure communication.

How many active installs does WP fail2ban Blocklist have?

WordPress.org reports 3,000+ active installs for WP fail2ban Blocklist as of October 22, 2026.

Is WP fail2ban Blocklist still maintained?

The last release was on May 1, 2025, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.

Is WP fail2ban Blocklist free?

WP fail2ban Blocklist is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.