# IP Guard

> IP Guard has <10 active installs and 63 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** IP Guard shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**IP Guard is a robust plugin that provides functionality to lock WordPress registered user accounts based on the IP address limit set by the administrator.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,410
- **Downloads (30 days):** 63 (+14.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.23.2
- **Last updated:** Mar 24, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.4.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** dynahsty (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dynahsty/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ip-guard/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Auth-security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/auth-security/) | #1 | 1 |
| [block ip](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block-ip/) | #10 | 10 |
| [IP-secure](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ip-secure/) | #1 | 1 |
| [login protect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/login-protect/) | #3 | 3 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,671 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Auth-security | >100 | 852 |
| block ip | >100 | 3,841 |
| IP-secure | >100 | 1,604 |
| login protect | >100 | 1,353 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is IP Guard safe to use in 2026?
IP Guard shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use IP Guard?
IP Guard is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,410 times since it launched in February 2024. It was downloaded 63 times in the last 30 days.

### Does IP Guard work with WordPress 7.1?
IP Guard is officially tested up to WordPress 6.4.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does IP Guard need?
IP Guard requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was IP Guard last updated?
The latest version, 1.23.2, was released on March 24, 2024 (3 years ago).

### Who makes IP Guard?
IP Guard is developed and maintained by dynahsty.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ip-guard/ · Generated 2026-10-16 09:38 UTC by PageForge