WP fail2ban Blocklist
v2.2.2by invisnet · updated 1 year ago
WP fail2ban Blocklist is a collaborative preemptive blocklist for WordPress.
- Rank
- #3,730
- Up1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3,580
- 3K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 30.7K
- 30,661 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP fail2ban Blocklist at a glance
WP fail2ban Blocklist is a WordPress plugin by invisnet with 3K+ active installs, the #3,730 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 25 times, 24% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 2.2.2 came out on May 1, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. It leads the 10 plugins tagged “blocklist”. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats707 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP fail2ban Blocklist |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 29 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 28 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 19 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 38 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 23 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3,577 · -0.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3,577 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3,578 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,570 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,575 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,574 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,577 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,576 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,587 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,578 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,582 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,583 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,588 |
Rank over time
#3,730 · down 2 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,730 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,731 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,728 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,735 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,730 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,732 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,725 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,727 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,721 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,729 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,727 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,733 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,731 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,728 |
Growth %
Average -0.03% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.25% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.14% |
Active installs band
3K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #3733 → #3735Downloads +19.1%
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.2.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.9
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Feb 27, 2022
- Last updated
- May 1, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP fail2ban Blocklist
How many websites use WP fail2ban Blocklist?
WP fail2ban Blocklist is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,730 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP fail2ban Blocklist been downloaded?
30,661 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 25 times. See download stats
When was WP fail2ban Blocklist last updated?
Version 2.2.2 came out on May 1, 2025 (1 year ago). See every release
Is WP fail2ban Blocklist compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP fail2ban Blocklist’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 WP fail2ban Blocklist have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for WP fail2ban Blocklist. See its security record
Is WP fail2ban Blocklist still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP fail2ban Blocklist have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP fail2ban Blocklist?
The plugins most like WP fail2ban Blocklist, by the tags they share, are WP fail2ban (60K+).
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 | ≈ 3,580 |
| Reported installs | 3K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 30.7K |
| Author | invisnet |
| First released | Feb 27, 2022 |
| Version | 2.2.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.9 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | May 1, 2025 |
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