Active installs
8K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#2396
Peak #2396
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
327.8K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP-Ban currently ranks #2396 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.69.2, shipped on Mar 9, 2025 (516 days ago) — release #19 since the plugin joined the directory in 2007.
Ranking history
Active installs
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Details
| Author | Lester Chan |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.69.2 |
| Versions released | 19 |
| Last updated | 2025-03-09 |
| Added to directory | 2007-01-21 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.3+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Ban users by IP, IP Range, host name, user agent and referrer url from visiting your WordPress's blog.
Frequently asked questions
Is WP-Ban a free plugin?
Yes — WP-Ban is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use WP-Ban?
WordPress.org reports 8K+ active installs.
How popular is WP-Ban?
As of August 7, 2026, WP-Ban ranks #2396 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was WP-Ban last updated?
WP-Ban was last updated on March 9, 2025 (version 1.69.2). It has shipped 19 releases in total.
Who makes WP-Ban?
WP-Ban is developed by Lester Chan. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2007.
