# bad_ip WP

> bad_ip WP has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 72 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 40/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** bad_ip WP shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

**Bad IP WP is a modern, developer-focused firewall plugin that protects your WordPress site by blocking malicious IP addresses, brute-force login attempts, TOR exit nodes, and known threat actors. It integrates with the…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 3,098
- **Downloads (30 days):** 72 (+60% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 40/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.7
- **Last updated:** Oct 5, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Iridium Intelligence (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/iridiumintel/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/bad-ip-wp/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ban](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ban/) | #8 | 16 |
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,006 |
| [firewall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/firewall/) | #74 | 210 |
| [ip](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ip/) | #31 | 69 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,623 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ban | #92 | 375 |
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| firewall | >100 | 1,015 |
| ip | >100 | 6,348 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 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 |
| 5 | [Admin Country Allowlist](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-country-allowlist/) | 80+ | — | Aug 14, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 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 |
| 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 bad_ip WP free?
Yes. bad_ip WP is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is bad_ip WP safe to use in 2026?
bad_ip WP shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use bad_ip WP?
bad_ip WP is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,098 times since it launched in January 2020. It was downloaded 72 times in the last 30 days.

### Does bad_ip WP work with WordPress 7.1?
bad_ip WP is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does bad_ip WP need?
bad_ip WP requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was bad_ip WP last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.7, was released on October 5, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes bad_ip WP?
bad_ip WP is developed and maintained by Iridium Intelligence.

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


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