HTACCESS IP Blocker vs Mr Blocker (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, HTACCESS IP Blocker has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (900 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. HTACCESS IP Blocker has accumulated 2.5K+ total downloads while Mr Blocker has 1.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | HTACCESS IP Blocker | Mr Blocker | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ► | 3 |
| Active Installs | 900 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 2.5K+ | ◄ | 1.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2017 | |
| Age | 9 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.4+ | 3.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0 | 1.2 |
Rating
5/5HTACCESS IP Blocker
Mr Blocker5/5
Total Reviews
1HTACCESS IP Blocker
►Mr Blocker3
Active Installs
900HTACCESS IP Blocker
◄Mr Blocker10
Total Downloads
2.5K+HTACCESS IP Blocker
◄Mr Blocker1.3K+
Support Resolution
N/AHTACCESS IP Blocker
Mr BlockerN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoHTACCESS IP Blocker
◄Mr Blocker8 years ago
First Released
2017HTACCESS IP Blocker
Mr Blocker2017
Age
9 yearsHTACCESS IP Blocker
Mr Blocker9 years
WP Requires
5.4+HTACCESS IP Blocker
Mr Blocker3.3+
PHP Requires
7.0+HTACCESS IP Blocker
Mr Blockerfalse+
Business Model
FreeHTACCESS IP Blocker
Mr BlockerFree
Latest Version
1.0HTACCESS IP Blocker
Mr Blocker1.2
Rating Breakdown
HTACCESS IP Blocker
5/5(1 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%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is HTACCESS IP Blocker or Mr Blocker more popular?
HTACCESS IP Blocker has 900 active installations while Mr Blocker has 10. HTACCESS IP Blocker is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — HTACCESS IP Blocker or Mr Blocker?
HTACCESS IP Blocker has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Mr Blocker has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are HTACCESS IP Blocker and Mr Blocker free?
HTACCESS IP Blocker is free and Mr Blocker is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — HTACCESS IP Blocker 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?
HTACCESS IP Blocker was last updated 5 years ago and Mr Blocker was last updated 8 years ago.
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