Proxy & VPN Blocker
Block VPNs, proxies, Tor, and spam on WordPress. Strengthen security and stop fake users with smart IP blocking via proxycheck.io.
3.7(32 reviews)
·1.0K+ active installs·Updated 4 weeks agoAs of April 2026, Proxy & VPN Blocker is a WordPress security plugin with 1.0K+ active installations and a 3.7/5 rating from 32 reviews. It has been downloaded 127K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.9+ and PHP 7.2+. Available on WordPress.org since 2017. Actively maintained — updated within the last month. Downloads are down 16% this week. Support resolution rate: 0%. Top alternative: Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware….
3.7/532 reviews
1.0K+active installs
0%resolved
9 yearssince 2017
Overview
Block VPNs, Proxies, Tor & Spam – Strengthen Your WordPress Security
Proxy & VPN Blocker is a complete WordPress security plugin designed to protect your site from anonymous and abusive traffic.
It functions as a powerful VPN blocker, proxy blocker, and Tor blocker, preventing unwanted visitors, spam bots, and fake users from accessing your site.
Using the trusted proxycheck.io API, it detects connections from VPNs, open proxies, Tor nodes, and compromised servers — giving you real-time protection without slowing down your site.
Perfect for login, registration, comments, or any page you want to secure, Proxy & VPN Blocker also includes smart spam protection, geoblocking, and IP logging to help you stay in control of who can access your WordPress site.
Whether you’re runn…
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Ratings & Reviews
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Recent Reviews
Proved useful over years
by PayThem·4 weeks ago
Have used this plugin for several years and seen it regularly block malicious users. It takes a little effort to setup as per your requirements, but can be very useful if you need to block certain countries, proxies and/or VPNs.
Excellent
by ssiddiqi4·8 months ago
I had my non-profit website’s donnation page an attack by hackers to test stolen credit card. This plugin had denied 99% access to hackers’s access through proxies and VPN.
- This topic was modified 7 months ago by ssiddiqi4.
Surprisingly good
by xnabca·8 months ago
Well I was using a VPN and forgot. Went to my domain to check on something and it showed that I was using a proxy or VPN (which I do not allow). Bit surprised but very happy.
Keeps Getting Better
by spectraemail·10 months ago
I’ve used this plugin on about a dozen sites over the past few years and it keeps improving. I’ve installed it on sites that were hosted by a number of providers and never had a situation where it didn’t work.
⛔ 2024 Stop proxy & vpn
by Bob333·2 years ago
The plugin is well thinking , works perfectly & regularly updated.
– Clear resume graphic.
– Easy to use.
Proxycheck.io operate a great detection Service & is already Fully Operational.
Thank you author @rickstermuk
Download Trends
Today: 13Yesterday: 25This week: 132Period total: 26K
Compatibility
| WordPress | 4.9+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4 |
| PHP | 7.2+ required |
Version Adoption
v3.5
76.7%
Other
16.2%
v3.3
7.1%
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Changelog
3.5.8 2026-03-05
- Minor correction for compatibility with the updated Plugin Loader for new installations. current installations will not be affected by this.
- Changed to proxycheck.io V3 API 11th February 2026 Version
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