IP Geo Block vs Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… (2026)

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

IP Geo Block

IP Geo Block

4.1(96)

9.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
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Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…

Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…

4.6(99)

7.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 99 reviews) while IP Geo Block leads in active installations (9.0K+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. IP Geo Block has accumulated 777K+ total downloads while Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… has 852K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5IP Geo Block
Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…4.6/5
Total Reviews
96IP Geo Block
Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…99
Active Installs
9.0K+IP Geo Block
Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…7.0K+
Total Downloads
777K+IP Geo Block
Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…852K+
Support Resolution
N/AIP Geo Block
Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…50%
Last Updated
7 years agoIP Geo Block
Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…1 week ago
First Released
2014IP Geo Block
Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…2016
Age
12 yearsIP Geo Block
Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…10 years
WP Requires
3.7+IP Geo Block
Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…4.7+
PHP Requires
false+IP Geo Block
Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…7.4+
Business Model
FreeIP Geo Block
Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…Free
Latest Version
3.0.17.4IP Geo Block
Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…5.276

Rating Breakdown

IP Geo Block

4.1/5(96 reviews)
5
74%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
19%

Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…

4.6/5(99 reviews)
5
90%
4
1%
3
0%
2
2%
1
7%

Recent Reviews

IP Geo Block Reviews

by niallm1974

Critical Error and locked me out of wp admin

Highly suggest no one install this. Right after install I got a critical error and was locked out of wp-admin.

by ososorio

Critical Error locked admin

Critical Error locked admin

by dagsix

Critical Error and locked me out of admin

Highly suggest no one install this. Right after install I got a critical error and was locked out of wp-admin.

Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… Reviews

by joshuarbeal

Amazingly user-friendly security plugin

Thank you, Security Ninja! Your plugin is easy to use, provides clear reports of activity, and includes built-in tools that make security a lightweight task. I look forward to incorporating this into

by nadeistos

Devenu payant

Pas le choix que de payer… et très cher pour ce que ca apporte ! tant pis, ca sera sans moi

by josflachs

A good plugin to check your security settings with

I like security ninja, and use it on all my sites to check security. It’s really great! The nice thing about this plugin is that it gives you a report of all security settings that need to be improved

Frequently Asked Questions

Is IP Geo Block or Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… more popular?
IP Geo Block has 9.0K+ active installations while Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… has 7.0K+. IP Geo Block is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — IP Geo Block or Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…?
IP Geo Block has a 4.1/5 rating from 96 reviews, while Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… has a 4.6/5 rating from 99 reviews.
Are IP Geo Block and Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… free?
IP Geo Block is free and Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — IP Geo Block or Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…?
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 Geo Block was last updated 7 years ago and Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… was last updated 1 week ago.

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