User IP and Location vs If-So Geolocation (2026)

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

User IP and Location

User IP and Location

4.2(9)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 months ago
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If-So Geolocation

If-So Geolocation

5(4)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, If-So Geolocation has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while User IP and Location leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. User IP and Location has accumulated 38K+ total downloads while If-So Geolocation has 20K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5User IP and Location
If-So Geolocation5/5
Total Reviews
9User IP and Location
If-So Geolocation4
Active Installs
3.0K+User IP and Location
If-So Geolocation1.0K+
Total Downloads
38K+User IP and Location
If-So Geolocation20K+
Support Resolution
N/AUser IP and Location
If-So GeolocationN/A
Last Updated
8 months agoUser IP and Location
If-So Geolocation3 months ago
First Released
2020User IP and Location
If-So Geolocation2023
Age
6 yearsUser IP and Location
If-So Geolocation3 years
WP Requires
5.0+User IP and Location
If-So Geolocation4.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.2+User IP and Location
If-So Geolocationfalse+
Business Model
FreeUser IP and Location
If-So GeolocationFree
Latest Version
4.0.2User IP and Location
If-So Geolocation1.5

Rating Breakdown

User IP and Location

4.2/5(9 reviews)
5
78%
4
0%
3
0%
2
11%
1
11%

If-So Geolocation

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

Recent Reviews

User IP and Location Reviews

by soportetotem

Works well for our needs

I’ve been using this plugin for a while now and it has been working great for what I need which is the country names. The support team is also nice, there was an issue after a big update and they w

by foodlisty

Wrong Location by Miles

The plugin was working fine until the most recent version of WordPress updated. This plugin is currently not compatible with WordPress. One device that I used showed that my location was 100 miles awa

by panonski

Great because is simpliest so far !

Does the job, without troubles ! – All other plugins were so complicated to do such a small task. I know it’s not super turbo equiped with trackings, but it is simple and effective. 5 st

If-So Geolocation Reviews

by matijaflutes

You have to pay…

Installed, started working on settings, then realized you have to install something else in order for it to work, but that’s not free… deceptive

by lior951235789

Great plugin!

This plugin did exactly what I needed. personalize by location without rebuilding pages. IP targeting works out of the box, and when I need city-level accuracy I just flip a setting. Also plays nice w

by romankorenkov

The best among analogs!

The best among analogs, plus excellent technical support.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is User IP and Location or If-So Geolocation more popular?
User IP and Location has 3.0K+ active installations while If-So Geolocation has 1.0K+. User IP and Location is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — User IP and Location or If-So Geolocation?
User IP and Location has a 4.2/5 rating from 9 reviews, while If-So Geolocation has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are User IP and Location and If-So Geolocation free?
User IP and Location is free and If-So Geolocation is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — User IP and Location or If-So Geolocation?
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?
User IP and Location was last updated 8 months ago and If-So Geolocation was last updated 3 months ago.

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