IP Ban
Returns ‘Page Not Found’ 404 error message for IP’s visiting your blog specified in the IP Ban option on the Discussion Options page.
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IP Ban shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (80+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.0 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where IP Ban stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| anti-spam | >100 |
| ban | >100 |
| ip | >100 |
| privacy | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About IP Ban
From the official readme · v0.7Description
Returns ‘Page Not Found’ 404 error message for IP’s visiting your blog specified in the IP Ban option on the Discussion Options page.
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FAQ
IP Ban: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 9, 2026
Is IP Ban free?
Yes. IP Ban is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is IP Ban safe to use in 2026?
IP Ban shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
How many websites use IP Ban?
IP Ban is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,376 times since it launched in August 2010. It was downloaded 89 times in the last 30 days.
Does IP Ban work with WordPress 7.1?
IP Ban is officially tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was IP Ban last updated?
The latest version, 0.7, was released on November 1, 2010 (16 years ago).
Who makes IP Ban?
IP Ban is developed and maintained by w3prodigy.
What are the best alternatives to IP Ban?
The most popular alternatives to IP Ban are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Antispam Bee (700K+ installs) and WP Armour (400K+ installs).
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