Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- IP2Location Country Blocker currently ranks #1083 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1077, first reached on Aug 17, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 30K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 1,478 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 8% versus the month before (1,612/day).
- The latest release, v2.45.2, shipped on Sep 28, 2026 (24 days ago) — release #197 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | #1083 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1081 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1082 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1085 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | 30,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 30,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 30,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | 361 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2,247 |
| 2026-08-31 | 9,095 |
| 2026-07-31 | 396 |
| 2026-06-30 | 700 |
| 2026-05-31 | 265 |
| 2026-04-30 | 431 |
| 2026-03-31 | 376 |
| 2026-02-28 | 142 |
| 2026-01-31 | 197 |
| 2025-12-31 | 221 |
| 2025-11-30 | 150 |
| 2025-10-31 | 436 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1,058 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | IP2Location |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.45.2 |
| Versions released | 197 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-28 |
| Added to directory | 2013-11-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Blocks unwanted visitors from accessing your frontend (blog pages) or backend (admin area) by countries or proxy servers.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use IP2Location Country Blocker?
WordPress.org reports 30K+ active installs.
How popular is IP2Location Country Blocker?
As of October 21, 2026, IP2Location Country Blocker ranks #1083 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1077.
When was IP2Location Country Blocker last updated?
IP2Location Country Blocker was last updated on September 28, 2026 (version 2.45.2). It has shipped 197 releases in total.
Who makes IP2Location Country Blocker?
IP2Location Country Blocker is developed by IP2Location. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2013.
