by Proxy & VPN Blocker 3.8 (33 reviews)

Proxy & VPN Blocker

Name: Proxy & VPN Blocker
Rating: 3.8 (33 reviews)
Author: Proxy & VPN Blocker

Block VPNs, proxies, Tor, and spam on WordPress. Strengthen security and stop fake users with smart IP blocking via proxycheck.io.

Proxy & VPN Blocker ranks #6,020 among WordPress.org plugins with 1,000+ active installations, is #372 of 4,488 in the Security category, a 3.8/5 rating from 33 reviews, and was last updated Aug 20, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1

v3.6.0 Current Version v3.6.0

Updated 3 weeks ago Last Update on 20 Aug, 2026

Refreshed 7 hours ago Last Refreshed on

#372 of 4,488 in Security Top 10% by installs Actively maintained

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1K+

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Downloads

132.8K

+17 today

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Rating

76%

Review 3.8 out of 5

3.8 (33 reviews)

Next Milestone 2K

Total Progress 55.1%

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3.8

33 reviews

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Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

2 known vulnerabilities on record · 2 in the last 24 months · checked 1 month ago

Jul 8, 2026

Proxy & VPN Blocker [proxy-vpn-blocker] < 3.5.9

CVE-2026-57399 · Fixed in v3.5.9
Jan 6, 2026

Proxy & VPN Blocker [proxy-vpn-blocker] < 3.5.4

CVE-2025-69353 · Fixed in v3.5.4

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Plugin Details

Version: 3.6.0
Last Updated: Aug 20, 2026
Requires WP: 5.8+
Tested Up To: 7.1
PHP Version: 7.2 or higher
Author: Proxy & VPN Blocker

Support & Rating

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 3.8
Reviews: 33
Support Threads: 1
Resolved: 0%

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for WordPress site owners who want to keep out anonymous or abusive visitors on pages like login, registration, and comments. It solves the problem of VPN, proxy, Tor, and spam traffic reaching the site by checking visitor IPs against the proxycheck.io API and blocking or logging them accordingly.

Blocks VPNs, proxies, and Tor
Country blocking and geoblocking
Supports IP ranges, CIDRs, and ASNs
Uses proxycheck.io Risk Score
API Key Statistics with usage graphs
Visitor Action Log dashboard
Caches known good IPs
IPv4 and IPv6 support

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Proxy & VPN Blocker

proxycheck.io is a reliable API that detects visitors using VPNs, proxies, Tor, or other anonymizing networks. Proxy & VPN Blocker connects to this API to check each visitor’s IP in real time, helping you block VPN users, proxies, or spam bots before they can access your WordPress site.

In the settings, enable “Block on all pages.” This option tells Proxy & VPN Blocker to check every page view for proxy or VPN traffic. ⚠️ Note: Using this feature may increase API usage significantly and may not work well with caching plugins (see below).

If you use caching plugins like WP Rocket, WP Super Cache, or W3 Total Cache, they may serve static pages that bypass the plugin’s IP detection. To fix this, enable the Add DONOTCACHEPAGE Headers option under PVB Settings > Page Caching. This ensures proxy and VPN checks always run correctly.

No worries! Upload a text file named disablepvb.txt to your WordPress root directory.

After fixing your settings, delete the file to re-enable protection.

Yes. The plugin can function without an API key, but you’ll be limited to 100 daily queries. For more reliable protection, register for a free proxycheck.io API key, which gives you 1,000 daily queries. Paid plans provide 10,000+ per day for larger sites.

Yes. The plugin optionally logs registration and recent login IP addresses, displayed in the WordPress Users list and profile pages. Each IP is linked to proxycheck.io’s Threats page for detailed insights. This feature helps you identify suspicious or abusive users at a glance.

Yes. Only visitor IPs are transmitted to proxycheck.io for lookup, no personally identifiable data. See proxycheck.io Privacy Policy and GDPR Compliance for details.

No, this plugin is developed independently but is officially recommended by proxycheck.io. For plugin support, use the WordPress.org support forum. For API or account support, contact proxycheck.io directly.