# Block old browser versions and suspicious browsers

> Block old browser versions and su… has <10 active installs and 228 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Block old browser versions and… is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**With the help of WhatIsMyBrowser the plugin detects old and bad browsers and denies them access. A special robots.txt denies crawling by bad bots.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,697
- **Downloads (30 days):** 228 (-44.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 3.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 25, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.8+, PHP 8.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** hupe13 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/hupe13/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wimb-and-block/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [bad bots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bad-bots/) | #4 | 4 |
| [blocking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blocking/) | #6 | 8 |
| [crawlers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/crawlers/) | #18 | 28 |
| [robots.txt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/robots-txt/) | #74 | 87 |
| [user agent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-agent/) | #13 | 17 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| bad bots | >100 | 248 |
| blocking | >100 | 2,804 |
| crawlers | >100 | 1,342 |
| robots.txt | >100 | 890 |
| user agent | >100 | 3,639 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Bot Traffic Shield – Block Bad Bots and Stop AI Bots Crawlers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bot-traffic-shield/) | 700+ | 5/5 (4) | Sep 28, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [ShieldUp – Bad Bots, Scrapers, Attackers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shieldup/) | 80+ | 5/5 (3) | Nov 17, 2024 | 35/100 |
| 3 | [crawler-hunter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crawler-hunter/) | 10+ | 4.5/5 (2) | May 27, 2025 | 38/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block old browser versions and… free?
Yes. Block old browser versions and… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Block old browser versions and… safe to use in 2026?
Block old browser versions and… is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Block old browser versions and…?
Block old browser versions and… is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,697 times since it launched in December 2025. It was downloaded 228 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Block old browser versions and… work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Block old browser versions and… up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.8 or newer.

### What PHP version does Block old browser versions and… need?
Block old browser versions and… requires PHP 8.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Block old browser versions and… last updated?
The latest version, 3.0, was released on September 25, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes Block old browser versions and…?
Block old browser versions and… is developed and maintained by hupe13.

### What are the best alternatives to Block old browser versions and…?
The most popular alternatives to Block old browser versions and… are Bot Traffic Shield (700+ installs), ShieldUp (80+ installs) and crawler-hunter (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wimb-and-block/ · Generated 2026-10-09 17:25 UTC by PageForge