WP-Ban vs CR (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, CR has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while WP-Ban leads in active installations (9.0K+ vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP-Ban has accumulated 325K+ total downloads while CR has 6.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP-Ban | CR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 27 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 9.0K+ | ◄ | 50 |
| Total Downloads | 325K+ | ◄ | 6.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2007 | 2021 | |
| Age | 19 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.3+ | 5.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.69.2 | 1.7.0 |
Rating
3.7/5WP-Ban
►CR5/5
Total Reviews
27WP-Ban
◄CR3
Active Installs
9.0K+WP-Ban
◄CR50
Total Downloads
325K+WP-Ban
◄CR6.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP-Ban
CRN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoWP-Ban
◄CR1 year ago
First Released
2007WP-Ban
CR2021
Age
19 yearsWP-Ban
CR5 years
WP Requires
4.3+WP-Ban
CR5.6+
PHP Requires
false+WP-Ban
CR7.4+
Business Model
FreeWP-Ban
CRFree
Latest Version
1.69.2WP-Ban
CR1.7.0
Rating Breakdown
WP-Ban
3.7/5(27 reviews)
5
59%
4
7%
3
0%
2
7%
1
26%
CR
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP-Ban Reviews
by hugrat
Can’t get it to do anything
Probably one of those ban plugins that don’t work if you do not have the exact default wordpress login. Bummer..
by kapaemtarik
nice tool
I have been searching for a tool to get rid of robot users and their advertising comments at my site’s comment section. This extension worked. It successfully blocked 48 entry from 8 different ip adre
by luckyjo
It works!
Love your hardwork!
CR Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP-Ban or CR more popular?
WP-Ban has 9.0K+ active installations while CR has 50. WP-Ban is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP-Ban or CR?
WP-Ban has a 3.7/5 rating from 27 reviews, while CR has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are WP-Ban and CR free?
WP-Ban is free and CR is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP-Ban or CR?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
WP-Ban was last updated 1 year ago and CR was last updated 1 year ago.
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