Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP fail2ban Blocklist currently ranks #3739 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3700, first reached on Sep 16, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 3K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 19 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 20% versus the month before (16/day).
- The latest release, v2.2.2, shipped on May 1, 2025 (537 days ago) — release #14 since the plugin joined the directory in 2022.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | #3739 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3733 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3716 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3735 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | 3,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 3,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | 26 |
| 2026-09-30 | 15 |
| 2026-08-31 | 16 |
| 2026-07-31 | 17 |
| 2026-06-30 | 13 |
| 2026-05-31 | 8 |
| 2026-04-30 | 16 |
| 2026-03-31 | 10 |
| 2026-02-28 | 8 |
| 2026-01-31 | 13 |
| 2025-12-31 | 11 |
| 2025-11-30 | 5 |
| 2025-10-31 | 8 |
| 2025-09-30 | 15 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | invisnet |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.2.2 |
| Versions released | 14 |
| Last updated | 2025-05-01 |
| Added to directory | 2022-02-27 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
WP fail2ban Blocklist is a collaborative preemptive blocklist for WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WP fail2ban Blocklist?
WordPress.org reports 3K+ active installs.
How popular is WP fail2ban Blocklist?
As of October 20, 2026, WP fail2ban Blocklist ranks #3739 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #3700.
When was WP fail2ban Blocklist last updated?
WP fail2ban Blocklist was last updated on May 1, 2025 (version 2.2.2). It has shipped 14 releases in total.
Who makes WP fail2ban Blocklist?
WP fail2ban Blocklist is developed by invisnet. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2022.
