Stop User Enumeration vs WP fail2ban Blocklist (2026)

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

Stop User Enumeration

Stop User Enumeration

4.9(130)

50K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View Stop User Enumeration
VS
WP fail2ban Blocklist

WP fail2ban Blocklist

5(2)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
View WP fail2ban Blocklist

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP fail2ban Blocklist has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Stop User Enumeration leads in active installations (50K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Stop User Enumeration has accumulated 1.3M+ total downloads while WP fail2ban Blocklist has 27K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Stop User Enumeration
WP fail2ban Blocklist5/5
Total Reviews
130Stop User Enumeration
WP fail2ban Blocklist2
Active Installs
50K+Stop User Enumeration
WP fail2ban Blocklist4.0K+
Total Downloads
1.3M+Stop User Enumeration
WP fail2ban Blocklist27K+
Support Resolution
50%Stop User Enumeration
WP fail2ban BlocklistN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoStop User Enumeration
WP fail2ban Blocklist11 months ago
First Released
2013Stop User Enumeration
WP fail2ban Blocklist2022
Age
13 yearsStop User Enumeration
WP fail2ban Blocklist4 years
WP Requires
6.3+Stop User Enumeration
WP fail2ban Blocklist4.9+
PHP Requires
7.4+Stop User Enumeration
WP fail2ban Blocklist7.4+
Business Model
FreeStop User Enumeration
WP fail2ban BlocklistFree
Latest Version
1.7.7Stop User Enumeration
WP fail2ban Blocklist2.2.2

Rating Breakdown

Stop User Enumeration

4.9/5(130 reviews)
5
97%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%

WP fail2ban Blocklist

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

Recent Reviews

Stop User Enumeration Reviews

by Luis Feo

Excelente.

Excelente. Lo recomiendo. Fine!!

by Zinster

Great plug-in and easy to use

Very helpful plug-in, thanks for developing it!

by poppphoto

Seems good

I have installed this plug-in about a month ago – seems it works fine, I have had no trouble at all.

WP fail2ban Blocklist Reviews

by Attila Bogozi

Essential for any WP website

Setup is easy, usage is flawless. I recommend for everyone who is serious about WP security.

by Mac Boris Perc

Prevenire e meglio che curare

WP fail2ban Blocklist – Superb WordPress plugin Prevention is better than cure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stop User Enumeration or WP fail2ban Blocklist more popular?
Stop User Enumeration has 50K+ active installations while WP fail2ban Blocklist has 4.0K+. Stop User Enumeration is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Stop User Enumeration or WP fail2ban Blocklist?
Stop User Enumeration has a 4.9/5 rating from 130 reviews, while WP fail2ban Blocklist has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Stop User Enumeration and WP fail2ban Blocklist free?
Stop User Enumeration is free and WP fail2ban Blocklist is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Stop User Enumeration or WP fail2ban Blocklist?
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?
Stop User Enumeration was last updated 3 months ago and WP fail2ban Blocklist was last updated 11 months ago.

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