# Predax Security – VPN, Proxy, Tor, Bot Blocker & Firewall

> Predax Security has <10 active installs and 317 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Predax Security is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**Blocks VPNs, proxies, Tor, datacenter IPs and bad bots. Plus firewall, login protection and country blocking. Free plan, no card needed.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 840
- **Downloads (30 days):** 317 (+5.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.17.3
- **Last updated:** Sep 22, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Predax (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ipsentry/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ipsentry-security/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [bot blocker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bot-blocker/) | #9 | 10 |
| [country blocking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/country-blocking/) | #4 | 6 |
| [proxy blocker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/proxy-blocker/) | #3 | 3 |
| [tor blocker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tor-blocker/) | #4 | 4 |
| [vpn blocker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/vpn-blocker/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| bot blocker | #58 | 180 |
| country blocking | >100 | 548 |
| proxy blocker | #34 | 126 |
| tor blocker | #7 | 17 |
| vpn blocker | #16 | 25 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Better Robots.txt – AI-Ready Crawl Control & Bot Governance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-robots-txt/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (102) | Sep 18, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 2 | [BitFire Security – Firewall, Malware Scanner, Bot Blocker, Login Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bitfire/) | 300+ | 5/5 (8) | Sep 24, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [Invisible Anti Spam for Contact Form 7 (Simple No-Bot)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-no-bot/) | 200+ | 2.3/5 (3) | Jan 12, 2020 | 25/100 |
| 4 | [AI Scraping Protector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-scraping-protector/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 31, 2025 | 41/100 |
| 5 | [WhoKnew Shield — Email, Phone & Address Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/whoknew-shield/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 19, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 6 | [AI Crawlers Visibility, Analytics & Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/miniorange-ai-visibility/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 1, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 7 | [Fstyle Honeypot Bot Blocker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fstyle-honeypot-bot-blocker/) | 10+ | — | May 21, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 8 | [Nullis Shield](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nullis-shield/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 19, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 9 | [Bravo Crawl Hunter – AI Crawl Blocker, Block AI Bots & Crawlers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bravo-crawl-hunter/) | <10 | — | Sep 12, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Predax Security safe to use in 2026?
Predax Security is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Predax Security?
Predax Security is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 840 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 317 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Predax Security work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Predax Security up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.8 or newer.

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

### When was Predax Security last updated?
The latest version, 1.17.3, was released on September 22, 2026 (1 week ago).

### Who makes Predax Security?
Predax Security is developed and maintained by Predax.

### What are the best alternatives to Predax Security?
The most popular alternatives to Predax Security are Better Robots.txt (5K+ installs), BitFire Security (300+ installs) and Invisible Anti Spam for Con… (200+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ipsentry-security/ · Generated 2026-10-01 19:32 UTC by PageForge