Authorize IP Address
v1.0.1by jovevskitoni · updated 9 years ago
Authorize IP Address prevent login from unknown IP address. Whitelist User IP addresses. If a user logs in from an unknown IP the plugin sends an ema …
- Rank
- #43,113
- Up4,664 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.3K
- 2,262 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Authorize IP Address at a glance
Authorize IP Address is a WordPress plugin by jovevskitoni with 10+ active installs, the #43,113 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.1 came out on Feb 2, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 2 plugins tagged “whitelisting”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats22 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Authorize IP Address |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · +8.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#43,113 · up 3,961 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #43,113 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #47,777 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #38,186 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #46,039 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #48,148 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #46,392 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #45,258 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #38,427 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #41,611 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #42,656 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #43,408 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #47,074 |
Growth %
Average +0.67% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -8.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +8.33% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #43408 → #46039
- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 15, 2016
- Last updated
- Feb 2, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Authorize IP Address
How many websites use Authorize IP Address?
Authorize IP Address is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #43,113 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Authorize IP Address been downloaded?
2,262 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Authorize IP Address last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Feb 2, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is Authorize IP Address compatible with the latest WordPress?
Authorize IP Address’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Authorize IP Address still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Authorize IP Address have?
No one has reviewed Authorize IP Address on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Authorize IP Address?
The plugins most like Authorize IP Address, by the tags they share, are Limit Login Attempts (300K+), WPS Limit Login (100K+) and Login Security Captcha (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.3K |
| Author | jovevskitoni |
| First released | Oct 15, 2016 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 2, 2017 |
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