CountryLock
v1.0.8by topsyde · updated 11 months ago
Block/allow countries with one toggle. Lightweight, no upsells. Includes admin bypass, IP allowlist, and block stats.
- Rank
- #21,752
- Down169 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 46
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 825
- 825 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
CountryLock at a glance
CountryLock is a WordPress plugin by topsyde with 40+ active installs, the #21,752 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.8 came out on Nov 17, 2025 and is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 9 plugins tagged “block country”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats65 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | CountryLock |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 46 · -11.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 51 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 52 |
Rank over time
#21,752 · down 638 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,752 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,583 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,342 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,473 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,344 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,566 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,219 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,138 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,331 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,124 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,207 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #21,114 |
Growth %
Average -1.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -4.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +8.70% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -2.13% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +2.17% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -11.54% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +1.96% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.92% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.8
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 10, 2025
- Last updated
- Nov 17, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about CountryLock
How many websites use CountryLock?
CountryLock is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,752 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has CountryLock been downloaded?
825 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was CountryLock last updated?
Version 1.0.8 came out on Nov 17, 2025 (11 months ago).
Is CountryLock compatible with the latest WordPress?
CountryLock’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 CountryLock still maintained?
Its last release was 11 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does CountryLock have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to CountryLock?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 46 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 825 |
| Author | topsyde |
| First released | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Version | 1.0.8 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 17, 2025 |
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