Head-to-head · October 2026
Banhammer vs IP Ban
Banhammer comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against IP Ban.
| Metric | Banhammer | IP Ban |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 1K+ | 80+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 596 | 91 |
| Download trend | -30.5% | +28.2% |
| Rating | 4.4/5 | — |
| Reviews | 19 | 0 |
| Health score | 65/100 | 25/100 |
| Last updated | 2 months ago | 16 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 | WP 3.0.5 |
| Support resolved | 0% | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20+ | Any |
| First released | Jan 2018 | Aug 2010 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
BanhammerIP Ban
Choose Banhammer if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
Choose IP Ban if…
You care most about download trend.
- Small user base (80+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.0 (latest is 7.1)
Both compete in: ban
FAQ
Banhammer vs IP Ban: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 11, 2026
Which is better, Banhammer or IP Ban?
Banhammer comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against IP Ban. Choose Banhammer if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose IP Ban if you care most about download trend.
Is Banhammer more popular than IP Ban?
Banhammer is the more popular of the two with 1K+ active installs, compared with 80+ for IP Ban.
Can I use Banhammer and IP Ban together?
Both plugins cover ban, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.
Are Banhammer and IP Ban free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.
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