Automatic Ban IP
v1.0.7by KaizenCoders · updated 10 years ago
Block IP addresses which are suspicious and try to post on your blog spam comments.
- Rank
- #27,645
- Down111 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 23
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6K
- 5,977 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Automatic Ban IP at a glance
Automatic Ban IP is a WordPress plugin by KaizenCoders with 20+ active installs, the #27,645 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 40% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.7 came out on Apr 17, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. Among the 21 plugins tagged “ban”, it ranks #8. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats30 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Automatic Ban IP |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 23 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 23 |
Rank over time
#27,645 · up 136 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #27,645 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #27,534 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #27,837 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #27,457 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #27,412 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #27,667 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #27,540 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #27,719 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #27,764 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #27,781 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.7
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.5.33
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 30, 2014
- Last updated
- Apr 17, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Automatic Ban IP
How many websites use Automatic Ban IP?
Automatic Ban IP is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #27,645 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Automatic Ban IP been downloaded?
5,977 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Automatic Ban IP last updated?
Version 1.0.7 came out on Apr 17, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Automatic Ban IP compatible with the latest WordPress?
Automatic Ban IP’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, 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 Automatic Ban IP still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Automatic Ban IP have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Automatic Ban IP?
The plugins most like Automatic Ban IP, by the tags they share, are Akismet Anti-spam (5M+), Anti-Spam, Spam FireWall by CleanTalk (200K+) and Cookies for Comments (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 23 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 6K |
| Author | KaizenCoders |
| First released | Nov 30, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0.7 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 17, 2016 |
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