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CrowdSec vs Mr Blocker (2026)

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

CrowdSec

CrowdSec

5(5)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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VS
Mr Blocker

Mr Blocker

5(3)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Mr Blocker

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, CrowdSec has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. CrowdSec has accumulated 58K+ total downloads while Mr Blocker has 1.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5CrowdSec
Mr Blocker5/5
Total Reviews
5CrowdSec
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Mr Blocker3
Active Installs
2.0K+CrowdSec
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Mr Blocker10
Total Downloads
58K+CrowdSec
◄
Mr Blocker1.3K+
Support Resolution
0%CrowdSec
Mr BlockerN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoCrowdSec
◄
Mr Blocker8 years ago
First Released
2021CrowdSec
Mr Blocker2017
Age
5 yearsCrowdSec
Mr Blocker9 years
WP Requires
4.9+CrowdSec
Mr Blocker3.3+
PHP Requires
7.2+CrowdSec
Mr Blockerfalse+
Business Model
FreeCrowdSec
Mr BlockerFree
Latest Version
2.13.1CrowdSec
Mr Blocker1.2

Rating Breakdown

CrowdSec

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

Mr Blocker

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

Recent Reviews

CrowdSec Reviews

by tinaponting

Great plugin

Protects my blog very well from all these nast bots:)

by xivos01

Excellent Support

Crowdsec is pretty amazing, easy to set up even if you’re not a security expert, and the documentation is straightforward. The plugin is very well supported, and they don’t just blame plugin confl

by datapioneer2

CrowdSec Plugin Crashes WordPress 6.01 Website

My WordPress server & installation (including PHP version) met or exceeded all requirements. I was running WordPress 6.01 which apparently hasn’t been tested. After downloading and activating the plug

Mr Blocker Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CrowdSec or Mr Blocker more popular?
CrowdSec has 2.0K+ active installations while Mr Blocker has 10. CrowdSec is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — CrowdSec or Mr Blocker?
CrowdSec has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews, while Mr Blocker has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are CrowdSec and Mr Blocker free?
CrowdSec is free and Mr Blocker is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — CrowdSec or Mr Blocker?
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?
CrowdSec was last updated 2 months ago and Mr Blocker was last updated 8 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.