Country Block – Ultimate Geo-Blocker, IP Ban & Login Security
v1.0.3by vpndeals · updated 2 months ago
Block or allow access by country using a local MaxMind GeoLite2 database, with IP, user role, and URL exceptions.
- Rank
- #15,294
- Down202 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 135
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.9K
- 1,911 all-time
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Country Block at a glance
Country Block is a WordPress plugin by vpndeals with 100+ active installs, the #15,294 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times, 16% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.0.3 came out on Sep 7, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 21 plugins tagged “ban”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats151 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Country Block |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 135 · -7.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 135 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 135 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 137 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 139 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 137 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 136 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 139 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 139 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 139 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 146 |
Rank over time
#15,294 · down 224 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #15,294 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #15,092 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,288 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,137 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,140 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,156 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,060 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,091 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,155 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,188 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,208 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,056 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,040 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,043 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,070 |
Growth %
Average -0.56% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | -2.17% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | +2.22% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -2.17% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.36% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -1.44% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.72% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.73% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.73% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -2.16% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.79% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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- Rank #15043 → #15156
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
4.2★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Oct 20, 2025
- Last updated
- Sep 7, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Country Block
How many websites use Country Block?
Country Block is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #15,294 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Country Block been downloaded?
1,911 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. See download stats
When was Country Block last updated?
Version 1.0.3 came out on Sep 7, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Country Block compatible with the latest WordPress?
Country Block’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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 Country Block still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Country Block have?
4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 80% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Country Block?
The plugins most like Country Block, by the tags they share, are Wordfence Security (5M+), Jetpack (3M+) and Really Simple Security (3M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.2
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 80%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 20%
- Positive
- 80%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 20%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 135 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 1.9K |
| Author | vpndeals |
| First released | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Version | 1.0.3 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Sep 7, 2026 |
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