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WP fail2ban Blocklist — WordPress Security Plugin

by invisnet · WordPress.org page · Website

v2.2.2 Tested up to WP 6.8.8 PHP 7.4+

WP fail2ban Blocklist has 3,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 29,361 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on May 1, 2025, tested up to WordPress 6.8.8.

WP fail2ban Blocklist at a glance

Active installs
3,000+
Total downloads
29,361
Downloads, last 30 days
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available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
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tracking since September 4, 2026

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 6.8.8, not yet with the current 7.1

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

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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

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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
6.8.8
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 September 7, 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.