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Geolocation IP Detection vs IP Location Block (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Geolocation IP Detection

Geolocation IP Detection

4.7(59)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 months ago
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IP Location Block

IP Location Block

4.6(33)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
View IP Location Block

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Geolocation IP Detection has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 59 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Geolocation IP Detection has accumulated 561K+ total downloads while IP Location Block has 196K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Geolocation IP Detection
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IP Location Block4.6/5
Total Reviews
59Geolocation IP Detection
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IP Location Block33
Active Installs
20K+Geolocation IP Detection
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IP Location Block10K+
Total Downloads
561K+Geolocation IP Detection
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IP Location Block196K+
Support Resolution
N/AGeolocation IP Detection
IP Location BlockN/A
Last Updated
5 months agoGeolocation IP Detection
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IP Location Block3 weeks ago
First Released
2013Geolocation IP Detection
IP Location Block2021
Age
13 yearsGeolocation IP Detection
IP Location Block5 years
WP Requires
5.0+Geolocation IP Detection
IP Location Block3.7+
PHP Requires
7.2.5+Geolocation IP Detection
IP Location Blockfalse+
Business Model
FreeGeolocation IP Detection
IP Location BlockFree
Latest Version
5.6.1Geolocation IP Detection
IP Location Block1.3.8

Rating Breakdown

Geolocation IP Detection

4.7/5(59 reviews)
5
93%
4
0%
3
0%
2
2%
1
5%

IP Location Block

4.6/5(33 reviews)
5
85%
4
6%
3
0%
2
3%
1
6%

Recent Reviews

Geolocation IP Detection Reviews

by oblaum

very great geo location plugin

just what is was looking for. love this plugin. thank you! This topic was modified 2 years ago by oblaum.

by ivanyosifov

Home page doesn’t detect geoip_detect2_get_info_from_current_ip

The plugin is great but I noticed that on the home page the function geoip_detect2_get_info_from_current_ip doesn’t work. What could be the reason for that?

by Cliff

Really great plugin!

This is the only geolocation plugin I’ve ever needed. Thanks for creating and maintaining this plugin!

IP Location Block Reviews

by tom4all

Great plugin does what it promises!

Works as promised, I just have a few problems with the nonce…

by dmac

Exactly What I Needed for GEO Blocking!

This plugin is a lifesaver for managing access by location. Setup was quick and straightforward, and it’s been working perfectly right out of the box. Since installing it, I’ve noticed a significant d

by ibosch

funciona força bé i redueix trànsit innecessari

S’ha de ficar com a “mu” a les opcions per a tallar el trànsit que no es vol.Si el teu target de clients està al Chunguetistan, pots fer una white list de chunguetistan, la teva IP de gestió i la IP d

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Geolocation IP Detection or IP Location Block more popular?
Geolocation IP Detection has 20K+ active installations while IP Location Block has 10K+. Geolocation IP Detection is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Geolocation IP Detection or IP Location Block?
Geolocation IP Detection has a 4.7/5 rating from 59 reviews, while IP Location Block has a 4.6/5 rating from 33 reviews.
Are Geolocation IP Detection and IP Location Block free?
Geolocation IP Detection is free and IP Location Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Geolocation IP Detection or IP Location Block?
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?
Geolocation IP Detection was last updated 5 months ago and IP Location Block was last updated 3 weeks ago.

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