# IP Address Approval

> IP Address Approval has 100+ active installs, a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 103 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 37/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** IP Address Approval shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

**The IP Address Approval system provides an easy way for you to Allow or Block access to your website to protect your site from unwanted visitors.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 8,420
- **Downloads (30 days):** 103 (-11.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 37/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.9.2
- **Last updated:** Jun 11, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** IP Address Approval (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ipapproval/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ip-address-approval/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [geo location](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/geo-location/) | #2 | 12 |
| [geo redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/geo-redirect/) | #4 | 6 |
| [geo security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/geo-security/) | #1 | 1 |
| [ip blocker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ip-blocker/) | #10 | 21 |
| [stop spam](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/stop-spam/) | #4 | 12 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| geo location | >100 | 538 |
| geo redirect | #78 | 343 |
| geo security | >100 | 524 |
| ip blocker | #25 | 339 |
| stop spam | >100 | 1,010 |

## Version adoption

- 1.9: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [IP Geolocation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ip-geolocation/) | 200+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 7, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 3 | [GEO my WordPress – Current Location Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/geo-my-wp-current-location-forms/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 8, 2014 | 30/100 |
| 4 | [Ochre W3C Geolocation Services](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ochre-w3c-geolocation-services/) | 10+ | — | Jan 9, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [WP Comments Google Map for Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-comments-google-map-for-posts-wpcgmp/) | 10+ | — | Apr 26, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [GEO-location and directions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/get-directions-from-mobile/) | 10+ | 5/5 (3) | Jun 12, 2013 | 30/100 |
| 7 | [Geo Locater](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/geo-locater/) | 10+ | 1/5 (1) | Aug 15, 2016 | 18/100 |
| 8 | [Shift8 GEO IP Location](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shift8-geoip-location/) | 10+ | — | Apr 10, 2023 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Geo IP Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/geo-ip-library/) | 10+ | — | Oct 18, 2017 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [IHS Geo Location](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ihs-geo-location/) | 10+ | 5/5 (3) | Dec 25, 2020 | 30/100 |
| 11 | [Geo-Location](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/geo-location-comments/) | 10+ | — | Sep 16, 2010 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is IP Address Approval safe to use in 2026?
IP Address Approval shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use IP Address Approval?
IP Address Approval is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,420 times since it launched in January 2020. It was downloaded 103 times in the last 30 days.

### Does IP Address Approval work with WordPress 7.1?
IP Address Approval 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.

### When was IP Address Approval last updated?
The latest version, 1.9.2, was released on June 11, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes IP Address Approval?
IP Address Approval is developed and maintained by IP Address Approval.

### What are the best alternatives to IP Address Approval?
The most popular alternatives to IP Address Approval are IP Geolocation (200+ installs), GEO my WordPress (10+ installs) and Ochre W3C Geolocation Servi… (10+ installs).


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