WordPress plugin comparison
GM Block Bots vs VPN Guard
At a glance
- GM Block Bots has more active installs: 800+, against 200+ for VPN Guard.
- On a typical day, GM Block Bots is downloaded about 9 times, VPN Guard about 8.
- VPN Guard is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews, against 4.4 from 16 reviews.
- VPN Guard was updated more recently: Feb 3, 2026, against Nov 28, 2017 for GM Block Bots.
- VPN Guard is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 4.7.39 for GM Block Bots.
- GM Block Bots has been around longer: since 2015, against 2025 for VPN Guard.
Line by line
VPN Guard leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  GM Block Bots |  VPN Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,352 | #12,650 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 142 | 138 |
| Rating | 4.4(16) | 5.0(8) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.7.39 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.33 |
| Last release | 9 years ago | 9 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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