HTACCESS IP Blocker
v1.0by Taraprasad Swain · updated 6 years ago
Blocks failed attempted IPs in htaccess
- Rank
- #4,608
- Down7 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2,420
- 2K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4K
- 3,951 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
HTACCESS IP Blocker at a glance
HTACCESS IP Blocker is a WordPress plugin by Taraprasad Swain with 2K+ active installs, the #4,608 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times, 22% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0 came out on Jul 21, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.4.25. Among the 21 plugins tagged “ip blocker”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats330 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | HTACCESS IP Blocker |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 19 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2,415 · -1.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2,415 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2,421 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,425 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2,422 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2,425 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,427 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2,432 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,434 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2,434 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2,439 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2,442 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2,442 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2,441 |
Rank over time
#4,608 · up 45 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #4,608 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,601 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,598 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,596 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,599 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,593 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,592 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,582 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,581 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,583 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,580 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,583 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,593 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,590 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,653 |
Growth %
Average -0.08% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.25% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.17% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.21% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.20% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.04% |
Active installs band
2K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #4593 → #4599Downloads +13%
- Tested up to 5.4.24 → 5.4.25
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
- Requires WordPress
- 5.4
- Tested up to
- 5.4.25
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Nov 21, 2017
- Last updated
- Jul 21, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about HTACCESS IP Blocker
How many websites use HTACCESS IP Blocker?
HTACCESS IP Blocker is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,608 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has HTACCESS IP Blocker been downloaded?
3,951 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times. See download stats
When was HTACCESS IP Blocker last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Jul 21, 2020 (6 years ago). See every release
Is HTACCESS IP Blocker compatible with the latest WordPress?
HTACCESS IP Blocker’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.4.25, 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.
Does HTACCESS IP Blocker have known security vulnerabilities?
Yes: 1 known vulnerability affects version 1.0, according to WPVulnerability’s database. See its security record
Is HTACCESS IP Blocker still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does HTACCESS IP Blocker have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to HTACCESS IP Blocker?
The plugins most like HTACCESS IP Blocker, by the tags they share, are Spider Blocker (10K+), Spectra Legacy (1M+) and Layout Grid Block (200K+). Compare all alternatives
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 | ≈ 2,420 |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 4K |
| Author | Taraprasad Swain |
| First released | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.4 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Jul 21, 2020 |
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