IP Dependent Cookies
Each time you login to your blog WordPress creates a session cookie which is used to authenticate you. By default if someone somehow gets your cookies he (or she) is able to use them to compromise your blog (even…
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IP Dependent Cookies shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.4 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where IP Dependent Cookies stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| auth | >100 |
| cookies | >100 |
| safety | >100 |
| security | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About IP Dependent Cookies
From the official readme · v1.2.1Description
Each time you login to your blog WordPress creates a session cookie which is used to authenticate you.
By default if someone somehow gets your cookies he (or she) is able to use them to compromise your blog
(even without having to know your password!). To prevent this you may want to make your auth cookies
ip-dependent so that they could be valid only for that ip which you used during login.
Use this plugin only if you have a static IP or dynamic which doesn’t change too often. Otherwise, you’ll
have to enter your login and password each time your IP changes.
Installation
To install the plugin follow these steps:
- Download the ip-dependent-cookies.zip file to your local machine.
- Unzip the file
- Upload “ip-dependent-cookies” folder to the “/wp-content/plugins/” directory
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to plugin settings and enable the plugin.
- You will be prompted to log in again. Do so. This is necessary to set the new cookie.
Changelog
1.2.1
- Still works with the most recent version of WordPress
1.2
- Changed: code refactoring
- Added: plugin made translatable
1.1
- Added: quick link to settings from the plugins list
- Added: nag when a plugin is not enabled
1.0
- First public release
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FAQ
IP Dependent Cookies: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is IP Dependent Cookies free?
Yes. IP Dependent Cookies is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is IP Dependent Cookies safe to use in 2026?
IP Dependent Cookies shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use IP Dependent Cookies?
IP Dependent Cookies is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,759 times since it launched in November 2010. It was downloaded 78 times in the last 30 days.
Does IP Dependent Cookies work with WordPress 7.1?
IP Dependent Cookies is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was IP Dependent Cookies last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on March 23, 2016 (11 years ago).
Who makes IP Dependent Cookies?
IP Dependent Cookies is developed and maintained by Denis V (Artprima).
What are the best alternatives to IP Dependent Cookies?
The most popular alternatives to IP Dependent Cookies are authLdap (4K+ installs), WP BASIC Auth (3K+ installs) and WP Cron HTTP Auth (1K+ installs).
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