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XO Security vs IP Geo Block (2026)

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

XO Security

XO Security

5(11)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View XO Security
VS
IP Geo Block

IP Geo Block

4.1(96)

9.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
View IP Geo Block

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, XO Security has a higher user rating (5/5 from 11 reviews) and leads in active installations (30K+ vs 9.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. XO Security has accumulated 353K+ total downloads while IP Geo Block has 777K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5XO Security
◄
IP Geo Block4.1/5
Total Reviews
11XO Security
►
IP Geo Block96
Active Installs
30K+XO Security
◄
IP Geo Block9.0K+
Total Downloads
353K+XO Security
►
IP Geo Block777K+
Support Resolution
N/AXO Security
IP Geo BlockN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoXO Security
◄
IP Geo Block7 years ago
First Released
2016XO Security
IP Geo Block2014
Age
10 yearsXO Security
IP Geo Block12 years
WP Requires
4.9+XO Security
IP Geo Block3.7+
PHP Requires
5.6+XO Security
IP Geo Blockfalse+
Business Model
FreeXO Security
IP Geo BlockFree
Latest Version
3.10.8XO Security
IP Geo Block3.0.17.4

Rating Breakdown

XO Security

5/5(11 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

IP Geo Block

4.1/5(96 reviews)
5
74%
4
4%
3
2%
2
1%
1
19%

Recent Reviews

XO Security Reviews

by imawc

Awesome!

This plugin is lightweight and easy to use, so I recommend it.

by まーちゅう

What a great plugin!

It’s my top recommendation for security plugins on WordPress sites.It includes all the security features I need.

by altmmc

基本的なセキュリティ機能が揃っています

タイトル通りです。AIOS等の定番プラグインと比べると機能は少ないですが、必要最低限の対策が揃っており設定が非常にわかりやすいので使いやすいです。これだけでは不安という人はBBQ Firewallを併用すると良いです。

IP Geo Block Reviews

by niallm1974

Critical Error and locked me out of wp admin

Highly suggest no one install this. Right after install I got a critical error and was locked out of wp-admin.

by ososorio

Critical Error locked admin

Critical Error locked admin

by dagsix

Critical Error and locked me out of admin

Highly suggest no one install this. Right after install I got a critical error and was locked out of wp-admin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is XO Security or IP Geo Block more popular?
XO Security has 30K+ active installations while IP Geo Block has 9.0K+. XO Security is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — XO Security or IP Geo Block?
XO Security has a 5/5 rating from 11 reviews, while IP Geo Block has a 4.1/5 rating from 96 reviews.
Are XO Security and IP Geo Block free?
XO Security is free and IP Geo Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — XO Security or IP Geo Block?
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?
XO Security was last updated 4 months ago and IP Geo Block was last updated 7 years ago.

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