WP-Ban vs Safe Private (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Safe Private has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while WP-Ban leads in active installations (9.0K+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP-Ban has accumulated 325K+ total downloads while Safe Private has 5.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP-Ban | Safe Private | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 27 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 9.0K+ | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 325K+ | ◄ | 5.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2007 | 2013 | |
| Age | 19 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.3+ | 3.7.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.69.2 | 1.3 |
Rating Breakdown
WP-Ban
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP-Ban Reviews
Can’t get it to do anything
Probably one of those ban plugins that don’t work if you do not have the exact default wordpress login. Bummer..
nice tool
I have been searching for a tool to get rid of robot users and their advertising comments at my site’s comment section. This extension worked. It successfully blocked 48 entry from 8 different ip adre
It works!
Love your hardwork!
Safe Private Reviews
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