Search Limiter & Blocker
Set and limit search count of visitors. Also, you can block visitor IP.
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Search Limiter & Blocker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (40+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Search Limiter & Blocker stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block | >100 |
| limit | >100 |
| search | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Search Limiter & Blocker
From the official readme · v1.1Description
You can set a search limit for visitors via IP addresses. The plugin automatically detects visitor IP address and counts each search action of these IP addresses. You can set a limit and block time for these IP Addresses.
Installation
- Upload \”search-limiter-blocker.php\” to the \”/wp-content/plugins/\” directory.
- Activate the plugin through the \”Plugins\” menu in WordPress.
Changelog
Initial Release. No Upgrade Notice
1.1
Search bots excluded from IP ban by default
1.0
Inıtial Release
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FAQ
Search Limiter & Blocker: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Search Limiter & Blocker free?
Yes. Search Limiter & Blocker is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Search Limiter & Blocker safe to use in 2026?
Search Limiter & Blocker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Search Limiter & Blocker?
Search Limiter & Blocker is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,851 times since it launched in June 2019. It was downloaded 91 times in the last 30 days.
Does Search Limiter & Blocker work with WordPress 7.1?
Search Limiter & Blocker is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Search Limiter & Blocker need?
Search Limiter & Blocker requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Search Limiter & Blocker last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on June 29, 2019 (7 years ago).
Who makes Search Limiter & Blocker?
Search Limiter & Blocker is developed and maintained by Serkan Algur.
What are the best alternatives to Search Limiter & Blocker?
The most popular alternatives to Search Limiter & Blocker are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).
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