Your Web Shield
Your Web Shield blocks high-risk IPs and limits request rates, providing enhanced security for your site.
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Your Web Shield shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Your Web Shield stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| IP-blocking | >100 |
| rate limiting | >100 |
| security | >100 |
About Your Web Shield
From the official readme · v1.3.1Description
Your Web Shield blocks high-risk IPs and limits request rates, providing enhanced security for your site.
External Services
This plugin relies on the external service “Your Web Shield API” to check IP addresses for risk scoring.
API Documentation: https://www.postman.com/ywspeter/your-web-shield/request/uvtu6ua/ip-details
Terms of Service: https://www.yourwebshield.co.uk/terms
Privacy Policy: https://www.yourwebshield.co.uk/privacy
Installation
- Upload
yourwebshieldto the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to the “Your Web Shield” menu to configure settings like risk threshold and rate limiting.
Frequently asked questions
What is a risk threshold?
The risk threshold determines the level of risk at which an IP will be blocked. You can configure this from the plugin settings.
Can I check an IP myself
Yes, go to https://data.yourwebshield.co.uk/
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FAQ
Your Web Shield: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Is Your Web Shield free?
Yes. Your Web Shield is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Your Web Shield safe to use in 2026?
Your Web Shield shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Your Web Shield?
Your Web Shield is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,370 times since it launched in October 2024. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.
Does Your Web Shield work with WordPress 7.1?
Your Web Shield is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Your Web Shield last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.1, was released on December 30, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes Your Web Shield?
Your Web Shield is developed and maintained by peterswe.
What are the best alternatives to Your Web Shield?
The most popular alternatives to Your Web Shield are Advanced Country Blocker (2K+ installs), WorkflowDone Geo Blocker (100+ installs) and ES Football Bypass for Clou… (80+ installs).
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