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<.htaccess> IP block vs Htaccess File Editor
At a glance
- Htaccess File Editor has more active installs: 40K+, against 10+ for <.htaccess> IP block.
- On a typical day, Htaccess File Editor is downloaded about 180 times, <.htaccess> IP block about 1.
- Htaccess File Editor is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 102 reviews, against 3.0 from 2 reviews.
- Htaccess File Editor was updated more recently: Aug 16, 2026, against Oct 16, 2016 for <.htaccess> IP block.
- Htaccess File Editor has been around longer: since 2011, against 2016 for <.htaccess> IP block.
Line by line
Htaccess File Editor leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  <.htaccess> IP block |  Htaccess File Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #48,430 | #858 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 24 | 6K |
| Rating | 3.0(2) | 5.0(102) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | – | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×1.03 |
| Last release | 10 years ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.2 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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