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IP Location Block vs Show IP address (2026)

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

IP Location Block

IP Location Block

4.6(33)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
View IP Location Block
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Show IP address

Show IP address

5(5)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 7 months ago
View Show IP address

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Show IP address has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while IP Location Block leads in active installations (10K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. IP Location Block has accumulated 196K+ total downloads while Show IP address has 22K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5IP Location Block
►
Show IP address5/5
Total Reviews
33IP Location Block
◄
Show IP address5
Active Installs
10K+IP Location Block
◄
Show IP address1.0K+
Total Downloads
196K+IP Location Block
◄
Show IP address22K+
Support Resolution
N/AIP Location Block
Show IP addressN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoIP Location Block
◄
Show IP address7 months ago
First Released
2021IP Location Block
Show IP address2015
Age
5 yearsIP Location Block
Show IP address11 years
WP Requires
3.7+IP Location Block
Show IP address3.6+
PHP Requires
false+IP Location Block
Show IP address5.6+
Business Model
FreeIP Location Block
Show IP addressFree
Latest Version
1.3.8IP Location Block
Show IP address1.8

Rating Breakdown

IP Location Block

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

Show IP address

5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

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

Show IP address Reviews

by M.F. Jong

Works perfect

Even though this plugin is not updated for several years it works just perfect. We use it on our support pages so clients can see their own IP address when we need it.

by zixus

Show IP Address worked perfectly out of the box

The plugin worked as expected without any issues giving accurate information about the site visitors IP address, should be a great solution for those that need it.

by trishahdee

Developer fixed "invalid header" problem

UPDATE: Developer fixed problem so I am changing my 1-star review to 5-stars as it is working great now. Thank you! —- Original Review —- Can not activate the plugin. When I try I get the following

Frequently Asked Questions

Is IP Location Block or Show IP address more popular?
IP Location Block has 10K+ active installations while Show IP address has 1.0K+. IP Location Block is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — IP Location Block or Show IP address?
IP Location Block has a 4.6/5 rating from 33 reviews, while Show IP address has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are IP Location Block and Show IP address free?
IP Location Block is free and Show IP address is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — IP Location Block or Show IP address?
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 Location Block was last updated 3 weeks ago and Show IP address was last updated 7 months ago.

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