Block User Account
Block, manage, and monitor user accounts with temporary or permanent restrictions, custom messages, email notifications, and activity logs.
Use with caution
Block User Account works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Block User Account stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| account suspension | #1 |
| ban user | #4 |
| block user | #5 |
| disable account | #2 |
| user management | #24 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.3 from 7 reviews
About Block User Account
From the official readme · v2.0.1Description
Block User Account gives administrators complete control over user account management. Block users temporarily or permanently, set custom block messages, send email notifications, and monitor all blocking activities with detailed logs.
Features:
- Easy User Blocking: Block any user with one click from the users list or their profile page
- Temporary Blocks: Set expiry dates for automatic unblocking after hours, days, or months
- Custom Messages: Show personalized messages to blocked users when they try to login
- Bulk Actions: Block or unblock multiple users at once with duration options
- Email Notifications: Automatically notify users and admins about blocking activities
- Activity Logs: Track all blocking and unblocking actions with detailed logs
- Dashboard Widget: Quick overview of blocked users and recent activities
- Admin Bar Menu: See blocked user count at a glance
- Export Logs: Download activity logs as CSV files
- Statistics Page: View blocking statistics and trends
- RTL Support: Fully compatible with right-to-left languages
- Translation Ready: Includes Persian translation
Credits
Developed by DangoWeb
Installation
- Upload
block-user-accountfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to Users page to see block options
- Configure settings in Settings > Block User Account
Frequently asked questions
Can I block users temporarily?
Yes, you can set an expiry date for each block. The user will be automatically unblocked when the time expires.
Will blocked users receive notifications?
Yes, you can enable email notifications to inform users when their account is blocked or unblocked.
Can I customize the block message?
Yes, you can set a default message in settings or customize it per user in their profile page.
Is there a log of all blocking activities?
Yes, the plugin maintains a detailed activity log with timestamps, admin users, and reasons.
Can I block multiple users at once?
Yes, use the bulk actions dropdown in the users list to block or unblock multiple users simultaneously.
Changelog
Major update with new features. Please backup your database before upgrading.
=2.0.0=
* Fixed REST API authentication bypass for blocked users (security fix)
2.0.0
- Complete plugin rewrite with OOP architecture
- Added temporary block functionality with expiry dates
- Added activity logging system with CSV export
- Added email notifications for users and admins
- Added bulk actions with duration options
- Added statistics page with charts and trends
- Added admin bar menu with blocked user count
- Added dashboard widget with expiring blocks overview
- Added settings page with professional UI
- Added user profile block history
- Added auto-unblock via cron jobs
- Added tools section (check expired, clean logs, export)
- Improved security with nonce verification
1.4
- Added Persian translation
- Fixed login authentication issues
- Improved toggle switch design
1.3
- Added bulk actions
- Added user status columns
1.0
- Initial release
Screenshots
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FAQ
Block User Account: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Block User Account free?
Yes. Block User Account is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Block User Account safe to use in 2026?
Block User Account works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Block User Account?
Block User Account is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 14,975 times since it launched in July 2017. It was downloaded 690 times in the last 30 days.
Does Block User Account work with WordPress 7.1?
Block User Account is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Block User Account need?
Block User Account requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Block User Account last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.1, was released on August 2, 2026 (2 months ago).
Who makes Block User Account?
Block User Account is developed and maintained by Dango Web.
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