# Admin Country Allowlist

> Admin Country Allowlist has 80+ active installs and 112 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Admin Country Allowlist is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 80+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**By far the simplest country allowlist plugin available. Locks admin panel and XMLRPC access to a given list of allowed countries.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 80+
- **Total downloads:** 3,525
- **Downloads (30 days):** 112 (+12% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.4.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 14, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ric (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/qwebltd/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/admin-country-allowlist/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ban](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ban/) | #5 | 16 |
| [ban countries](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ban-countries/) | #2 | 2 |
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,006 |
| [Block countries](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block-countries/) | #3 | 4 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,623 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ban | #75 | 375 |
| ban countries | #8 | 82 |
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| Block countries | #79 | 2,230 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP-Ban](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-ban/) | 8K+ | 3.7/5 (27) | Aug 9, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 2 | [Banhammer – Monitor Site Traffic, Block Bad Users and Bots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/banhammer/) | 1K+ | 4.4/5 (19) | Aug 9, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 3 | [Country Block – Ultimate Geo-Blocker, IP Ban & Login Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vpndeals-country-block/) | 100+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Sep 7, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 4 | [IP Ban](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ip-ban/) | 80+ | — | Nov 1, 2010 | 25/100 |
| 6 | [Wp Restricted](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-restricted/) | 40+ | — | Jan 5, 2019 | 24/100 |
| 7 | [Spam Check for Asgaros](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/spam-check-for-asgaros/) | 30+ | — | Jun 18, 2025 | 33/100 |
| 8 | [bad_ip WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bad-ip-wp/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 5, 2025 | 40/100 |
| 9 | [Automatic Ban IP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatic-ban-ip/) | 20+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 17, 2016 | 31/100 |
| 10 | [crawler-hunter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crawler-hunter/) | 10+ | 4.5/5 (2) | May 27, 2025 | 38/100 |
| 11 | [Ban Subdomain Emails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ban-subdomain-emails/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 27, 2016 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Admin Country Allowlist free?
Yes. Admin Country Allowlist is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Admin Country Allowlist safe to use in 2026?
Admin Country Allowlist is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 80+ sites and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Admin Country Allowlist?
Admin Country Allowlist is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,525 times since it launched in February 2024. It was downloaded 112 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Admin Country Allowlist work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Admin Country Allowlist up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.8 or newer.

### What PHP version does Admin Country Allowlist need?
Admin Country Allowlist requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Admin Country Allowlist last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.0, was released on August 14, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes Admin Country Allowlist?
Admin Country Allowlist is developed and maintained by Ric.

### What are the best alternatives to Admin Country Allowlist?
The most popular alternatives to Admin Country Allowlist are WP-Ban (8K+ installs), Banhammer (1K+ installs) and Country Block (100+ installs).


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