# Geosec

> Geosec has 10+ active installs and 55 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Geosec shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**Geosec protects your admin panel (wp-admin) by allowing access only from the countries you authorize.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 418
- **Downloads (30 days):** 55 (+57.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Feb 6, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** rbonfil (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/rbonfil/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/geosec/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [access-control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/access-control/) | #46 | 115 |
| [block country](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block-country/) | #7 | 9 |
| [GeoIP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/geoip/) | #19 | 29 |
| [protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/protection/) | #62 | 112 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,604 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| access-control | >100 | 6,941 |
| block country | >100 | 2,146 |
| GeoIP | #68 | 217 |
| protection | >100 | 5,545 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [PublishPress Capabilities: User Role Access Control, Admin Area Permissions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/capability-manager-enhanced/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (143) | Sep 22, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Restrict User Access – Ultimate Membership & Content Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/restrict-user-access/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (94) | Aug 27, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 3 | [PublishPress Permissions: Access Control, Content Permissions, User Access](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/press-permit-core/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (66) | Sep 21, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [Groups – Memberships and Access Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/groups/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (382) | Sep 24, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 5 | [SureMembers – Membership & Content Restriction Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/suremembers-core/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 8, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 6 | [Quick Download Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quick-download-button/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (12) | May 6, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 7 | [SimpleShop](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simpleshop-cz/) | 1K+ | — | Aug 25, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 8 | [Menu By User Roles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/menu-by-user-roles/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 2, 2025 | 49/100 |
| 9 | [Groups 404 Redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/groups-404-redirect/) | 1K+ | 4.6/5 (10) | Sep 25, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 10 | [Geo Blocker – Control Site Access by Region and IP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/geo-blocker/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | May 18, 2025 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Geosec safe to use in 2026?
Geosec shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Geosec?
Geosec is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 418 times since it launched in February 2026. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Geosec work with WordPress 7.1?
Geosec is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Geosec need?
Geosec requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Geosec last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on February 6, 2026 (8 months ago).

### Who makes Geosec?
Geosec is developed and maintained by rbonfil.

### What are the best alternatives to Geosec?
The most popular alternatives to Geosec are PublishPress Capabilities:… (100K+ installs), Restrict User Access (10K+ installs) and PublishPress Permissions: A… (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/geosec/ · Generated 2026-10-03 10:39 UTC by PageForge