# Automatic Ban IP

> Automatic Ban IP has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 103 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Automatic Ban IP shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**Block IP addresses which are suspicious and try to post on your blog spam comments.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 5,922
- **Downloads (30 days):** 103 (+60.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.7
- **Last updated:** Apr 17, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.5.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** KaizenCoders (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kaizencoders/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/automatic-ban-ip/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [automatic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/automatic/) | #40 | 98 |
| [ban](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ban/) | #9 | 16 |
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,017 |
| [ip](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ip/) | #32 | 69 |
| [spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam/) | >100 | 598 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| automatic | >100 | 10,000 |
| ban | >100 | 375 |
| comments | >100 | 8,942 |
| ip | >100 | 6,348 |
| spam | >100 | 3,646 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Autologin Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/autologin-links/) | 7K+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Feb 24, 2021 | 40/100 |
| 2 | [Easy Custom Auto Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-custom-auto-excerpt/) | 6K+ | 4.5/5 (151) | Apr 16, 2024 | 48/100 |
| 3 | [OTF Regenerate Thumbnails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/otf-regenerate-thumbnails/) | 4K+ | 4.6/5 (19) | Nov 28, 2017 | 39/100 |
| 4 | [Category Posts in Custom Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/category-posts-in-custom-menu/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (43) | Aug 28, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 5 | [aapanel WP Toolkit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aapanel-wp-toolkit/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 29, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 6 | [Auto Updates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-updates/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (4) | Aug 21, 2022 | 34/100 |
| 7 | [Automatic Responsive Tables](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatic-responsive-tables/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Aug 6, 2019 | 37/100 |
| 8 | [Auto Update Plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-update-plugins/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (5) | Aug 17, 2016 | 39/100 |
| 9 | [Idle User Logout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/idle-user-logout/) | 1K+ | 4.1/5 (18) | Aug 30, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 10 | [VA Social Buzz](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/va-social-buzz/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 3, 2017 | 34/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Automatic Ban IP free?
Yes. Automatic Ban IP is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Automatic Ban IP safe to use in 2026?
Automatic Ban IP shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Automatic Ban IP?
Automatic Ban IP is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,922 times since it launched in November 2014. It was downloaded 103 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Automatic Ban IP work with WordPress 7.1?
Automatic Ban IP is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Automatic Ban IP last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.7, was released on April 17, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Automatic Ban IP?
Automatic Ban IP is developed and maintained by KaizenCoders.

### What are the best alternatives to Automatic Ban IP?
The most popular alternatives to Automatic Ban IP are Autologin Links (7K+ installs), Easy Custom Auto Excerpt (6K+ installs) and OTF Regenerate Thumbnails (4K+ installs).


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