# Live User IP and Location

> Live User IP and Location has 10+ active installs and 54 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 51/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Live User IP and Location works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

**Live User IP and Location integrates with ipapi.co to fetch visitor geolocation and network data and provides shortcodes to display that data anywhere on your site.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,710
- **Downloads (30 days):** 54 (-25% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 51/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** May 25, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.6+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Obedullah Sajid (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/obedullah/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/live-user-ip-and-location/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [geolocation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/geolocation/) | #66 | 119 |
| [ipapi](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ipapi/) | #1 | 1 |
| [live IP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/live-ip/) | #1 | 1 |
| [user ip](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-ip/) | #3 | 5 |
| [user location](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-location/) | #3 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| geolocation | >100 | 896 |
| ipapi | #7 | 21 |
| live IP | #54 | 2,993 |
| user ip | >100 | 5,293 |
| user location | >100 | 5,056 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [SlimStat Analytics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-slimstat/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (816) | Jun 24, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 2 | [Geolocation IP Detection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/geoip-detect/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (59) | Jun 3, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 3 | [Price Based on Country for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-product-price-based-on-countries/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (262) | Oct 14, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [If-So Dynamic Content – Elementor & All Page Builders Personalization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/if-so/) | 7K+ | 4.7/5 (92) | Oct 16, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 5 | [HivePress Geolocation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hivepress-geolocation/) | 6K+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Oct 9, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 6 | [Country Based Restrictions for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-product-country-base-restrictions/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (52) | Oct 14, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 7 | [User IP and Location](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-ip-and-location/) | 3K+ | 4.2/5 (9) | Jun 18, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 8 | [Advanced Country Blocker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-country-blocker/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (6) | Feb 6, 2026 | 44/100 |
| 9 | [Address Autocomplete via Google for Gravity Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gf-google-address-autocomplete/) | 1K+ | 4.7/5 (7) | Aug 11, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 10 | [Kikote – Location Picker at Checkout & Google Address AutoFill Plugin for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/map-location-picker-at-checkout-for-woocommerce/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (65) | Oct 14, 2026 | 91/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Live User IP and Location safe to use in 2026?
Live User IP and Location works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Live User IP and Location?
Live User IP and Location is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,710 times since it launched in August 2024. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Live User IP and Location work with WordPress 7.1?
Live User IP and Location is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Live User IP and Location last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on May 25, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes Live User IP and Location?
Live User IP and Location is developed and maintained by Obedullah Sajid.

### What are the best alternatives to Live User IP and Location?
The most popular alternatives to Live User IP and Location are SlimStat Analytics (70K+ installs), Geolocation IP Detection (20K+ installs) and Price Based on Country for… (20K+ installs).


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