bad_ip WP
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…
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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.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where bad_ip WP stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| ban | #92 |
| block | >100 |
| firewall | >100 |
| ip | >100 |
| security | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About bad_ip WP
From the official readme · v2.0.7Description
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 centralized bad_ip database (https://bad-ip.iridiumintel.com) to automatically sync and apply updated IP blocklists in real-time.
Key features:
– Real-time detection and blocking of malicious visitors
– TOR network endpoint detection and blocking
– Brute-force login protection
– Dashboard-based IP control and analytics
– API integration with centralized threat database
– Lightweight and built for performance (no bloat)
– Ideal for agencies, sysadmins, and developers
This plugin is part of the broader bad_ip ecosystem and provides synergy with server-level defenses and other CMS platforms.
Libraries
To make development and maintaining of our plugin as easy as possible, current version uses next public libraries and plugins:
Installation
- Upload
bad_ip WPto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Frequently asked questions
What if I lock my self out of my web site?
Delisting from bad_ip database is pretty straight forward, after you have been redirected as IP with restriction you will be offered a form to unlist your IP, just fill your email address, send request and you will receive link to remove your IP from database.
Can Web Crawlers still index my web site?
Plugin comes with options in settings to allow crawler bots to bypass reporting and blocking mechanisms, and is enabled by default.
Can I manually whitelist IP?
Yes, in plugin’s settings page you can manually add and remove IP’s to white and black lists.
What if broken link is being detected as bad query?
You can add exception for any reported bad query by clicking on icon next to query inside Bad Queries list on main plugin’s page
Changelog
2.0.7
- Minor updates
2.0.6
- Minor updates
2.0.5
- Minor updates
2.0.4
- bugfix for PHP 8.2 deprecation
2.0.3
- bugfix for PHP 8.2 deprecation, refactored bad_query logic
2.0.2
- Minor updates
Screenshots
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FAQ
bad_ip WP: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
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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