User Location and IP vs WP GeoNames (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, User Location and IP has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (400 vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. User Location and IP has accumulated 9.1K+ total downloads while WP GeoNames has 15K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | User Location and IP | WP GeoNames | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 2 | 2 | |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 9.1K+ | ► | 15K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 7 months ago | ◄ | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2014 | |
| Age | 6 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.4+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 5.3+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0 | 1.9.2 |
Rating
5/5User Location and IP
WP GeoNames5/5
Total Reviews
2User Location and IP
WP GeoNames2
Active Installs
400User Location and IP
◄WP GeoNames200
Total Downloads
9.1K+User Location and IP
►WP GeoNames15K+
Support Resolution
N/AUser Location and IP
WP GeoNamesN/A
Last Updated
7 months agoUser Location and IP
◄WP GeoNames11 months ago
First Released
2020User Location and IP
WP GeoNames2014
Age
6 yearsUser Location and IP
WP GeoNames12 years
WP Requires
5.4+User Location and IP
WP GeoNames3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.2+User Location and IP
WP GeoNames5.3+
Business Model
FreeUser Location and IP
WP GeoNamesFree
Latest Version
2.0User Location and IP
WP GeoNames1.9.2
Rating Breakdown
User Location and IP
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WP GeoNames
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is User Location and IP or WP GeoNames more popular?
User Location and IP has 400 active installations while WP GeoNames has 200. User Location and IP is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — User Location and IP or WP GeoNames?
User Location and IP has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while WP GeoNames has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are User Location and IP and WP GeoNames free?
User Location and IP is free and WP GeoNames is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — User Location and IP or WP GeoNames?
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 Location and IP was last updated 7 months ago and WP GeoNames was last updated 11 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.