Remove IP
v0.1by guido · updated 11 years ago
A simple plugin to not log IPs from comments.
- Rank
- #3,345
- Down6 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 4,510
- 4K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 24.3K
- 24,266 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Remove IP at a glance
Remove IP is a WordPress plugin by guido with 4K+ active installs, the #3,345 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 16 times, 27% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 0.1 came out on Dec 22, 2015, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 74 plugins tagged “ip”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats481 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Remove IP |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 36 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 14 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 4,515 · -0.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4,515 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4,526 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4,530 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4,528 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4,529 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4,528 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4,531 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4,536 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4,541 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4,538 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4,541 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4,546 |
Rank over time
#3,345 · down 15 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,345 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,339 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,338 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,338 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,337 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,336 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,335 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,331 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,330 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,329 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,332 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,341 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,338 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,330 |
Growth %
Average -0.06% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.02% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.11% |
Active installs band
4K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 14, 2009
- Last updated
- Dec 22, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Remove IP
How many websites use Remove IP?
Remove IP is active on 4K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,345 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Remove IP been downloaded?
24,266 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 16 times. See download stats
When was Remove IP last updated?
Version 0.1 came out on Dec 22, 2015 (10 years ago). See every release
Is Remove IP compatible with the latest WordPress?
Remove IP’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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 Remove IP have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Remove IP. See its security record
Is Remove IP still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Remove IP have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Remove IP?
The plugins most like Remove IP, by the tags they share, are Disable Comments (1M+), Disable Comments (100K+) and Disqus Comment System (30K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 4,510 |
| Reported installs | 4K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 24.3K |
| Author | guido |
| First released | Nov 14, 2009 |
| Version | 0.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 22, 2015 |
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