VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &… vs Shift8 IP Intel (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 1.2K+ total downloads while Shift8 IP Intel has 1.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &… | Shift8 IP Intel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 1.2K+ | ► | 1.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2025 | 2017 | |
| Age | 1 year | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.5+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.5 | 1.06 |
Rating
5/5VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &…
Shift8 IP Intel5/5
Total Reviews
8VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &…
◄Shift8 IP Intel1
Active Installs
300VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &…
◄Shift8 IP Intel0
Total Downloads
1.2K+VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &…
►Shift8 IP Intel1.3K+
Support Resolution
N/AVPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &…
Shift8 IP IntelN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoVPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &…
◄Shift8 IP Intel6 years ago
First Released
2025VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &…
Shift8 IP Intel2017
Age
1 yearVPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &…
Shift8 IP Intel9 years
WP Requires
5.5+VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &…
Shift8 IP Intel3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &…
Shift8 IP Intelfalse+
Business Model
FreeVPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &…
Shift8 IP IntelFree
Latest Version
1.0.5VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &…
Shift8 IP Intel1.06
Rating Breakdown
VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &…
5/5(8 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Shift8 IP Intel
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &… or Shift8 IP Intel more popular?
VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &… has 300 active installations while Shift8 IP Intel 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 Shift8 IP Intel?
VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &… has a 5/5 rating from 8 reviews, while Shift8 IP Intel has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &… and Shift8 IP Intel free?
VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &… is free and Shift8 IP Intel is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — VPN Guard – Block VPN, Proxy, Bots &… or Shift8 IP Intel?
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 Shift8 IP Intel was last updated 6 years ago.
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