by BlackSwanDev
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BlackSwan | Block External Request
Block unwanted external HTTP requests in WordPress. Blacklist/whitelist management, resource blocking, and one-click pause.
Tested up to WP 6.8 (Current: 6.9.4)
v2.9.0
Current Version v2.9.0
Updated 2 days ago
Last Update on 09 Apr, 2026
Refreshed 9 hours ago
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Showing 2 of 2| Keyword | Position | Change | Type | Updated |
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| block http requests | 150 | — | Tag | 1 day ago |
| blacklist | 151 | — | Tag | 1 day ago |
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- Version
- 2.9.0
- Last Updated
- Apr 09, 2026
- Requires WP
- 5.0+
- Tested Up To
- 6.8
- PHP Version
- 5.4 or higher
- Author
- BlackSwanDev
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about BlackSwan | Block External Request
It depends on what you block. The default blacklist blocks common domains that slow down the admin panel (wordpress.org, google.com, yoast.com, etc.). The default whitelist ensures plugin update API calls still work. If something breaks, use the Pause button or Safe Mode to quickly restore access.
Server-side HTTP (PHP) — Blocks background requests made by WordPress via PHP. These are invisible to the browser (update checks, API calls, license pings). Browser-side by Domain — Dequeues JS/CSS files loaded from blacklisted external domains (e.g. Google Fonts, CDN libraries). Block Specific Resources — Dequeues individual JS/CSS files by matching any part of their URL. Works for local files too. I blocked something and now I can't access wp-admin Add ?bswan-safe=1 to any admin URL (e.g. yoursite.com/wp-admin/?bswan-safe=1). This bypasses all blocking for that page load. The plugin settings page also automatically skips resource blocking.
Server-side HTTP blocking applies everywhere. Browser-side resource blocking and specific resource blocking have separate toggles for backend and frontend — you control where each applies.
All settings are stored as a single JSON value in wp_options with autoload=no for optimal performance. No separate database tables.
Yes. The Export/Import panel in the sidebar lets you download all settings as a JSON file and import it on another site.
We welcome contributions! You can: Report bugs or suggest features on WordPress.org Support or GitHub Issues Submit pull requests on GitHub Translate the plugin via WordPress.org Translate Rate the plugin 5 stars if you find it useful