# CountryLock

> CountryLock has 50+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 74 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 47/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** CountryLock works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.

**Block/allow countries with one toggle. Lightweight, no upsells. Includes admin bypass, IP allowlist, and block stats.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 713
- **Downloads (30 days):** 74 (-2.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 47/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.8
- **Last updated:** Nov 17, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** topsyde (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/topsyde/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/countrylock/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,003 |
| [block country](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block-country/) | #5 | 9 |
| [country](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/country/) | #20 | 56 |
| [geo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/geo/) | #33 | 160 |
| [GeoIP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/geoip/) | #11 | 29 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| block country | >100 | 2,146 |
| country | >100 | 4,426 |
| geo | >100 | 1,096 |
| GeoIP | #34 | 217 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,870) | Sep 28, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 2 | [Breadcrumb NavXT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breadcrumb-navxt/) | 800K+ | 4.6/5 (132) | Aug 29, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pdf-embedder/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (523) | Aug 14, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 4 | [Layout Grid Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/layout-grid/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Jul 11, 2023 | 43/100 |
| 5 | [Crowdsignal Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crowdsignal-forms/) | 200K+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 6, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 6 | [Content Views – Post Grid & Filter (Shortcode, Blocks, Elementor Widgets)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-views-query-and-display-post-page/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (333) | Aug 31, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 7 | [Email Address Encoder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-address-encoder/) | 100K+ | 4.2/5 (160) | Apr 12, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Sitemap – Responsive HTML Sitemap for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-sitemap/) | 60K+ | 3.9/5 (72) | Oct 2, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 9 | [Flexible Table Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flexible-table-block/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (34) | Jul 26, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Genesis Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-blocks/) | 40K+ | 3.7/5 (24) | Aug 20, 2026 | 65/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is CountryLock safe to use in 2026?
CountryLock works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use CountryLock?
CountryLock is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 713 times since it launched in November 2025. It was downloaded 74 times in the last 30 days.

### Does CountryLock work with WordPress 7.1?
CountryLock is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was CountryLock last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.8, was released on November 17, 2025 (11 months ago).

### Who makes CountryLock?
CountryLock is developed and maintained by topsyde.

### What are the best alternatives to CountryLock?
The most popular alternatives to CountryLock are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).


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