IP Guard
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.
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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.4 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where IP Guard stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Auth-security | >100 |
| block ip | >100 |
| IP-secure | >100 |
| login protect | >100 |
| security | >100 |
About IP Guard
From the official readme · v1.23.2Description
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.
The plugin includes many features with a simple interface and uses the wp_mail function to send emails for notifications on locked and unlocked activities. This approach helps enhance security by monitoring and restricting access based on IP addresses, providing an additional layer of protection for user accounts.
For example, if the administrator set allowed IP address for registered users should be 2, once a user reached the limit which is 2, the account gets automatically locked and display a error message on the login page. The admin can decide to manually unlock the account or the user can wait 7 days for an automatic unlock.
Tested with:-
Login/Signup Popup (Inline Form + Woocommerce) plugin..
Features of IP Guard
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Locking mechanism that automatically locks accounts based on set IP address
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Automatically sends mail notifications for locked and unlocked activities
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A admin locked accounts page which displays locked accounts, username and a button for manual unlocking. Note – automatic unlock of user accounts is set to 7 days
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A admin logs page which displays the detected IP address, username and country
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A admin settings page for configuration of the plugin such as setting the maximum IP address allowed, body text for locked and unlocked emails, custom mail notification logo and copyright text
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A user statistics page which displays total number of registered users, administrators and locked accounts
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Similar IP in pattern, structure or share the same first and second octets wont get locked
Attributions
Thanks to the provider for the following services and REST APIs for free.
https://ipinfo.io/ (IPv4, IPv6 / free)
Contributors
IPGuard is an open-source project and welcomes all contributors from code to design, and implement new features. For more info Contributor’s Handbook for all the details on how you can help.
Installation
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Upload \”IPGuard plugin\” to the \”/wp-content/plugins/\” directory or uploading the file to your web server.
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Activate the plugin through the \”Plugins\” menu in WordPress admin dashboard.
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Enjoy the full functionality of IPGuard
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Tested with:- Login/Signup Popup (Inline Form + Woocommerce) plugin..
Changelog
Minor bug fixes
1.23.2
- Minor bug fixes
1.23.1
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Similar IP in pattern, structure or share the same first and second octets wont get locked
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Added a warning notification mail if users are reaching the threshold
1.23
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Fixed locking mechanism errors for similar ip address
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Improved UI Design for Locked account, Settings and Logs page
1.22
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Added logs page for displaying detected IP logs statistics
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Added User Statistics to display total number of users, admins and locked accounts
1.0
- Initial release.
Screenshots
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FAQ
IP Guard: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 16, 2026
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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