Phantom User Lockout
v1.2.0by efraing · updated 1 month ago
Records logins that use usernames which don't exist (username, password tried, IP, location, host) and blocks the IP until you unblock it.
- Rank
- #55,570
- Up12,753 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 6
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 179
- 179 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Phantom User Lockout at a glance
Phantom User Lockout is a WordPress plugin by efraing with fewer than 10 active installs, the #55,570 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2.0 came out on Sep 29, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 10 plugins tagged “block ip”, it ranks #8. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats67 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Phantom User Lockout |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 6 · +200.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
Rank over time
#55,570 · up 16,319 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #55,570 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #68,323 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #63,419 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #50,200 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #60,853 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #63,844 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #65,371 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #59,110 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #71,889 |
Growth %
Average +8.82% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -28.57% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +40.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +150.00% |
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- Rank #59110 → #50200Downloads -20%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.2
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- First released
- Sep 29, 2026
- Last updated
- Sep 29, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Phantom User Lockout
How many websites use Phantom User Lockout?
Phantom User Lockout is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #55,570 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Phantom User Lockout been downloaded?
179 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Phantom User Lockout last updated?
Version 1.2.0 came out on Sep 29, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is Phantom User Lockout compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Phantom User Lockout still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Phantom User Lockout have?
No one has reviewed Phantom User Lockout on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Phantom User Lockout?
The plugins most like Phantom User Lockout, by the tags they share, are Limit Login Attempts Security (1M+), Limit Login Attempts (200K+) and WPS Limit Login (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 6 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 179 |
| Author | efraing |
| First released | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Version | 1.2.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.2 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 |
| Last updated | Sep 29, 2026 |
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