VSF Simple Block
v1.1by Victoria1221 · updated 15 years ago
VSF Simple Block plugin. Acts as a sort of software firewall.
- Rank
- #41,968
- Down3,429 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.6K
- 6,582 all-time
- Rating
- 3.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
VSF Simple Block at a glance
VSF Simple Block is a WordPress plugin by Victoria1221 with 10+ active installs, the #41,968 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.1 came out on Jan 1, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 13 plugins tagged “Visit”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats100 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | VSF Simple Block |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#41,968 · down 86 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #41,968 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #38,539 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #45,204 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #46,404 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #40,734 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #44,265 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #47,775 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #41,882 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -21.43% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.14% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
3.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 12, 2010
- Last updated
- Jan 1, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about VSF Simple Block
How many websites use VSF Simple Block?
VSF Simple Block is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #41,968 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has VSF Simple Block been downloaded?
6,582 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was VSF Simple Block last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Jan 1, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is VSF Simple Block compatible with the latest WordPress?
VSF Simple Block’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 VSF Simple Block still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does VSF Simple Block have?
3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to VSF Simple Block?
The plugins most like VSF Simple Block, by the tags they share, are Wordfence Security (5M+), Spectra Legacy (1M+) and All-In-One Security (AIOS) (1M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- Positive
- 50%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 50%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 3.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 6.6K |
| Author | Victoria1221 |
| First released | Nov 12, 2010 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 1, 2012 |
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