VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &… vs Monocle by Spur (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &…
5(8)
300 active installs
Free
Updated 2 months ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 8 reviews) and leads in active installations (300 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &… has accumulated 1.1K+ total downloads while Monocle by Spur has 1.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &… | Monocle by Spur | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 1.1K+ | ► | 1.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Age | 1 year | 2 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.5+ | 5.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.5 | 1.0.3 |
Rating
5/5VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &…
◄Monocle by SpurN/A
Total Reviews
8VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &…
◄Monocle by Spur0
Active Installs
300VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &…
◄Monocle by Spur0
Total Downloads
1.1K+VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &…
►Monocle by Spur1.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AVPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &…
Monocle by SpurN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoVPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &…
◄Monocle by Spur2 years ago
First Released
2025VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &…
Monocle by Spur2024
Age
1 yearVPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &…
Monocle by Spur2 years
WP Requires
5.5+VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &…
Monocle by Spur5.3+
PHP Requires
7.4+VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &…
Monocle by Spur7.4+
Business Model
FreeVPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &…
Monocle by SpurFree
Latest Version
1.0.5VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &…
Monocle by Spur1.0.3
Rating Breakdown
VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &…
5/5(8 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Monocle by Spur
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &… or Monocle by Spur more popular?
VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &… has 300 active installations while Monocle by Spur has 0. VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &… or Monocle by Spur?
VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &… has a 5/5 rating from 8 reviews, while Monocle by Spur has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &… and Monocle by Spur free?
VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &… is free and Monocle by Spur is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &… or Monocle by Spur?
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?
VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &… was last updated 2 months ago and Monocle by Spur was last updated 2 years ago.
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