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IP Address Approval

The IP Address Approval system provides an easy way for you to Allow or Block access to your website to protect your site from unwanted visitors.

By IP Address Approval·Stop Spam·Free
3.7(3 reviews)
·100 active installs·Updated 9 months ago
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As of April 2026, IP Address Approval is a WordPress stop spam plugin with 100 active installations and a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews. It has been downloaded 7.9K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.6+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2020. Top alternative: Disable Comments – Remove Comments &….

3.7/53 reviews
100active installs
7.9K+total downloads
6 yearssince 2020

Overview

The IP Address Approval system provides an easy way for you to Allow or Block access to your website to protect your site from unwanted visitors. You can use the IP Address Approval system on both Internet(public) websites and Intranet(private network) websites. This super easy to use editor gives you all the control you need without the hassle of having to write your own code.

Free Version:

  • Block IP Addresses
  • Block IP Address Ranges
  • Restrict Access on ALL Pages
  • Restrict Access on ALL Post Pages
  • Sites Covered: Use on 1 website

Pro Version:

  • Block IP Addresses and IP Address Ranges
  • Open or Close your website
  • If your website is ‘closed’ you can remain Open for IP Addresses and IP Address Ranges
  • Geo Locations: Use Geo Locations to allow or block access to your website.
  • Site Vis…
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Ratings & Reviews

3.73 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress4.6+ requiredTested up to 6.8.5
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.9.2

  • 2024-6-11
    • Bug Fixes: Minor bug fixes (loading spinner).
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

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Plugin Info
Version
1.9.2
Last Updated
Jun 11, 2025
WP Requires
4.6+
Tested Up To
6.8.5
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
100
Downloads
7.9K+
Added
Jan 25, 2020
Business
Free

Tags

stop spamip blockergeo locationgeo redirectgeo security

Developer

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