# MDL Local Geo Lookup

> MDL Local Geo Lookup has 20+ active installs and 92 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 52/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** MDL Local Geo Lookup works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

**Detect visitor location from a self-hosted IP geolocation database — no external API calls, no per-request latency, no usage limits.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 395
- **Downloads (30 days):** 92 (+64.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 52/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 6, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Monday Digital Lab (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mondaydigitallab/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/mdl-local-geo-lookup/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [GeoIP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/geoip/) | #13 | 30 |
| [geolocation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/geolocation/) | #40 | 117 |
| [ip address](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ip-address/) | #10 | 24 |
| [maxmind](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/maxmind/) | #3 | 5 |
| [visitor location](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/visitor-location/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| GeoIP | #54 | 217 |
| geolocation | >100 | 846 |
| ip address | >100 | 4,112 |
| maxmind | #38 | 135 |
| visitor location | >100 | 2,334 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Geolocation IP Detection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/geoip-detect/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (59) | Jun 3, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 2 | [AntiSpam for Contact Form 7](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cf7-antispam/) | 10K+ | 4.2/5 (13) | Apr 21, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 3 | [If-So Geolocation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/if-so-geolocation/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (4) | Sep 8, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 4 | [Geo Controller](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cf-geoplugin/) | 1K+ | 4.4/5 (31) | Sep 11, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 5 | [WP Engine GeoTarget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpengine-geoip/) | 300+ | 3.6/5 (15) | Feb 3, 2025 | 35/100 |
| 6 | [Geolocation Detector for Gravity Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/geolocation-detector-for-gravity-forms/) | 300+ | 5/5 (4) | Aug 10, 2019 | 33/100 |
| 7 | [Country Caching For WP Super Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/country-caching-extension-for-wp-super-cache/) | 200+ | 4.3/5 (4) | Mar 24, 2021 | 31/100 |
| 8 | [Category Country Aware WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/category-country-aware/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 24, 2021 | 32/100 |
| 9 | [Preenchimento Automatico CEP Brasil](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/preenchimento-automatico-cep-brasil/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | May 30, 2022 | 32/100 |
| 10 | [WP Cloudflare GeoIP Redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-cloudflare-geoip-redirect/) | 100+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Apr 22, 2021 | 34/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is MDL Local Geo Lookup free?
Yes. MDL Local Geo Lookup is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is MDL Local Geo Lookup safe to use in 2026?
MDL Local Geo Lookup works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use MDL Local Geo Lookup?
MDL Local Geo Lookup is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 395 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 92 times in the last 30 days.

### Does MDL Local Geo Lookup work with WordPress 7.1?
MDL Local Geo Lookup is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was MDL Local Geo Lookup last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on June 6, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes MDL Local Geo Lookup?
MDL Local Geo Lookup is developed and maintained by Monday Digital Lab.

### What are the best alternatives to MDL Local Geo Lookup?
The most popular alternatives to MDL Local Geo Lookup are Geolocation IP Detection (20K+ installs), AntiSpam for Contact Form 7 (10K+ installs) and If-So Geolocation (1K+ installs).


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