IP Ban vs crawler-hunter (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, crawler-hunter has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 2 reviews) while IP Ban leads in active installations (90 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. IP Ban has accumulated 8.8K+ total downloads while crawler-hunter has 1.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | IP Ban | crawler-hunter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | ► | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 0 | ► | 2 |
| Active Installs | 90 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 8.8K+ | ◄ | 1.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 15 years ago | ► | 10 months ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2022 | |
| Age | 16 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 3.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.7 | 1.3 |
Rating
N/AIP Ban
►crawler-hunter4.5/5
Total Reviews
0IP Ban
►crawler-hunter2
Active Installs
90IP Ban
◄crawler-hunter10
Total Downloads
8.8K+IP Ban
◄crawler-hunter1.3K+
Support Resolution
N/AIP Ban
crawler-hunterN/A
Last Updated
15 years agoIP Ban
►crawler-hunter10 months ago
First Released
2010IP Ban
crawler-hunter2022
Age
16 yearsIP Ban
crawler-hunter4 years
WP Requires
3.0+IP Ban
crawler-hunter3.6+
PHP Requires
false+IP Ban
crawler-hunter5.6+
Business Model
FreeIP Ban
crawler-hunterFree
Latest Version
0.7IP Ban
crawler-hunter1.3
Rating Breakdown
IP Ban
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
crawler-hunter
4.5/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
50%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is IP Ban or crawler-hunter more popular?
IP Ban has 90 active installations while crawler-hunter has 10. IP Ban is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — IP Ban or crawler-hunter?
IP Ban has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while crawler-hunter has a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are IP Ban and crawler-hunter free?
IP Ban is free and crawler-hunter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — IP Ban or crawler-hunter?
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?
IP Ban was last updated 15 years ago and crawler-hunter was last updated 10 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.