IP Location Block is the #27 ranked block app on WordPress, with a 4.6 average rating from 34 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
IP Location Block is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Ideologix. With a rating of 4.6★ from 34 reviews, it currently ranks #27 in the Block category.
AppRanks data: IP Location Block ranks #27 in Block on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 5% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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IP Location Block is a highly rated WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Block category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 34 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (4.6★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Ideologix — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (34) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How IP Location Block works
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IP Location Block is a WordPress geo blocking plugin for blocking or allowing visitors by country, US state or equivalent region, IP address, CIDR range, or ASN.
Simple view covers common rules. Advanced view adds login, registration, comment, XML-RPC, bot, response, logging, privacy, provider, and diagnostic controls.
For the recommended setup, connect the IP Location Block Cloud provider for premium, frequently updated data, better country accuracy, ASN data, and state or region precision.
WordPress geo blocking by country, state, or region Use a blocklist to deny selected locations or an allowlist to limit access. Regional rules use the administrative area returned for a country, such as a state, province, prefecture, territory, or region. This supports regional availability, service areas, store access, and site policies. Country rules remain active when precision is unavailable.
Key features
Block or allow visitors by country and state or equivalent region.
Add priority rules for IP addresses, IPv4 or IPv6 CIDR ranges, and ASNs.
Protect public pages, login, registration, comments, XML-RPC, and selected wp-admin requests.
Configure blocked responses and control failed logins or unwanted bots.
Search IPs and review validation logs, statistics, and diagnostics.
Use frequently updated data from the IP Location Block Cloud provider with country-level fallbacks.
Encrypt stored IP addresses, with optional anonymization.
IP Location Block Cloud provider
Better accuracy: Premium geolocation databases are updated frequently for more reliable country results.
Regional precision: Add state, province, prefecture, territory, or equivalent regional rules.
Broader data: Use IPv4, IPv6, and ASN information through one managed provider.
Legacy local and third-party providers remain supported for existing installations and country-level fallback rules. Regional precision requires the IP Location Block Cloud provider.
External services and privacy
IP Location Block Cloud provider: Selecting this provider sends the visitor IP and configured credential to IP Location Block for lookup. Review its privacy policy and terms.
IP2Location LITE: For compatibility with this provider, the plugin downloads country databases on activation and scheduled updates. Review its terms and privacy policy.
MaxMind GeoLite2: For compatibility with this provider, the plugin uses your license key to download databases. Review its license and privacy policy.
Other remote providers: Selecting IPInfoDB, IPinfo.io, ipapi, or ipstack sends the visitor IP and configured credential to that service for lookup. No remote provider is selected automatically.
Other remote provider policies: IPInfoDB privacy and service agreement; IPinfo.io privacy and terms; ipapi privacy and terms; ipstack privacy and terms.
The administrator chooses the providers and is responsible for any required consent or disclosure.
Documentation, support, and credits Use the documentation, troubleshooting guide, support forum, or GitHub.
Independently maintained, IP Location Block is based on IP Geo Block by tokkonopapa. It uses IP2Location LITE and GeoLite2 data under their licenses.
Category rankings
As of Sep 4, 2026- Block#27of 593Top 5%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where IP Location Block stands in the Block category
IP Location Block ranks #27 of 593 apps in the Block category, placing it in the top 5% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is IP Location Block?
IP Location Block is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.6-star rating from 34 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Block category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Ideologix.
Who uses IP Location Block?
Currently around 10,000 active stores have installed IP Location Block. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Block category on WordPress.
Where does IP Location Block rank on WordPress?
IP Location Block currently sits at position #27 in the Block category on WordPress. That places it in the top 5% of 593 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.