IP Guard
v1.23.2by dynahsty · updated 2 years ago
IPGuard is a robust security plugin that empowers administrators to safeguard user accounts by implementing IP address-based lockdowns.
- Rank
- #68,623
- Down6,559 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.5K
- 1,460 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
IP Guard at a glance
IP Guard is a WordPress plugin by dynahsty with fewer than 10 active installs, the #68,623 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.23.2 came out on Mar 24, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.4.14. Among the 3 plugins tagged “login protect”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats58 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | IP Guard |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
Rank over time
#68,623 · up 250 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #68,623 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #62,064 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #48,860 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #69,545 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #68,166 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #68,531 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #65,999 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #62,194 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #68,873 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -40.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -28.57% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +66.67% |
| 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 | -25.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +33.33% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 6.4.13 → 6.4.14
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.23.2
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.4.14
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Feb 21, 2024
- Last updated
- Mar 24, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about IP Guard
How many websites use IP Guard?
IP Guard is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #68,623 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has IP Guard been downloaded?
1,460 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was IP Guard last updated?
Version 1.23.2 came out on Mar 24, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is IP Guard compatible with the latest WordPress?
IP Guard’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.4.14, 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 IP Guard still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does IP Guard have?
No one has reviewed IP Guard on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to IP Guard?
The plugins most like IP Guard, by the tags they share, are Wordfence Security (5M+), Jetpack (3M+) and Really Simple Security (3M+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 3 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.5K |
| Author | dynahsty |
| First released | Feb 21, 2024 |
| Version | 1.23.2 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Mar 24, 2024 |
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