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.
Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…
7.0K+ active installs
Free
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
| Metric | IP Geo Block | Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1/5 | ► | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 96 | ► | 99 |
| Active Installs | 9.0K+ | ◄ | 7.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 777K+ | ► | 852K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 50% | |
| Last Updated | 7 years ago | ► | 1 week ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2016 | |
| Age | 12 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.7+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.0.17.4 | 5.276 |
Rating Breakdown
IP Geo Block
Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, IP Geo Block averaged approximately 10 daily downloads while Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… averaged 261.
Recent Reviews
IP Geo Block Reviews
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.
Critical Error locked admin
Critical Error locked admin
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
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
Devenu payant
Pas le choix que de payer… et très cher pour ce que ca apporte ! tant pis, ca sera sans moi
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
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