Client IP Detector Plugin
Simple IP detector widget for WordPress to show if user is connecting with IPv6 or IPv4.
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Client IP Detector Plugin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.5 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Client IP Detector Plugin stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Client IP | >100 |
| ip | >100 |
| IPv4 | >100 |
| IPv6 | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 1 reviews
About Client IP Detector Plugin
From the official readme · v1.2Description
Simple IP detector widget for WordPress to show if user is connecting with IPv6 or IPv4.
IPv4 Address TAG will be marked in RED while IPv6 ones will me marked in GREEN, to remember the reached availability limits of v4 Protocols.
Statistics (percentage) of clients using IPv6 and IPv4 are generated and printed.
Installation
- Unzip client-ip-detector.zip
- Upload the
client-ip-detectorfolder into the/wp-content/plugins/directory on server - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Place the client-ip-detector in the wordpress widget admin interface
- Choose a widget title
It is also possible to install the plugin via WordPress Plugin Repository by searching ‘client-ip-detector’ as plugin name. (From “Admin Panel” -> “Plugins” -> “Add New”)
This plugin is provided “AS-IS” without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied.
We shall not be liable for any damages, including but not limited to, direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages or losses that occur out of the use or inability to use ithis plugin.
Frequently asked questions
What is IPv4 ?
Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) is the fourth revision in the development of the Internet Protocol (IP) and the first version of the protocol to be widely deployed. It is at the core of standards-based internetworking methods of the Internet. As of 2012 IPv4 is still the most widely deployed Internet Layer protocol. IPv4 uses 32-bit (four-byte) addresses, which limits the address space to 4.294.967.296 (2^32) addresses. Addresses were assigned to users, and the number of unassigned addresses decreased. IPv4 address exhaustion occurred on February 3, 2011. It had been significantly delayed…
What is IPv6 ?
IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) is the latest revision of the Internet Protocol (IP), the primary communications protocol upon which the entire Internet is built. It is intended to replace the older IPv4, which is still employed for the vast majority of Internet traffic as of 2012. IPv6 was developed by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) to deal with the long-anticipated problem of IPv4 running out of addresses. IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses, allowing for 2?128, or approximately 3.4×10^38 addresses — more than 7.9×10^28 times as many as IPv4. IPv6 addresses, as commonly displayed to…
Changelog
1.2 - Added Feature: Statistics and IP TAG Colors and Links can be toggled from Widget Admin Panel.
0.01 – 12012011
Initial version.
0.02 – 12192011
Added Feature: IPv6 and IPv4 Colored Tagging.
1.0 – 12142012
Code Cleaning and Stable release publication.
1.1 – 12172012
Added Feature: IPv6 and IPv4 Usage Statistics (percentage).
1.2 – 12172012
Added Feature: Statistics output can be toggled via Widget Admin Panel.
Added Feature: IP TAG (IPv4 or IPv6) Colors and Links to protocol Overview can be toggled via Widget Admin Panel.
Fix: CSS Classes and IDs generated on
<
ul> and Widget HTML Tags.
For developers
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Best Client IP Detector Plugin alternatives
All Client IP plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 2 |
Gryphon Verified Client IP
Determines the true client IP by verifying Forwarded and similar headers, traversing only…
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FAQ
Client IP Detector Plugin: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 16, 2026
Is Client IP Detector Plugin free?
Yes. Client IP Detector Plugin is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Client IP Detector Plugin safe to use in 2026?
Client IP Detector Plugin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Client IP Detector Plugin?
Client IP Detector Plugin is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,486 times since it launched in December 2012. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.
Does Client IP Detector Plugin work with WordPress 7.1?
Client IP Detector Plugin is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Client IP Detector Plugin last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on December 17, 2012 (14 years ago).
Who makes Client IP Detector Plugin?
Client IP Detector Plugin is developed and maintained by alessiobravi.
What are the best alternatives to Client IP Detector Plugin?
The most popular alternatives to Client IP Detector Plugin are Gryphon Verified Client IP (<10 installs).
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