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WP-Ban

by Lester Chan

3.7★ (27 ratings)  ·  Current rank #2396

Active installs
8K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#2396
Peak #2396
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
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.

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Details

AuthorLester Chan
Current version1.69.2
Versions released19
Last updated2025-03-09
Added to directory2007-01-21
Requires WordPress4.3+
Requires PHP
First tracked here2026-08-06
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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.