Country Blocker and Geoblocker FREE
Country Blocker is the easiest way to block website visitors by country, region, or IP address. No API keys required, no complicated setup – just activate, select countries to block, and protect your site instantly.
Perfect for compliance, security, and content licensing:
- GDPR compliance – Block EU countries to avoid cookie consent requirements
- CCPA compliance – Block California traffic if you can’t meet data privacy requirements
- Gambling & gaming sites – Restrict access from prohibited jurisdictions
- Streaming & licensed content – Enforce geographic licensing restrictions
- Financial services – Block countries you’re not licensed to operate in
- Reduce spam & attacks – Block high-risk countries and VPN traffic
Why Choose Country Blocker?
✅ One-click setup – No API keys or database downloads required ✅ Actually works – Powered by our reliable geolocation server infrastructure ✅ VPN & proxy detection – Optional blocking of VPNs, proxies, data centers, and hosting providers ✅ SEO friendly – Automatically allows Google, Bing, and other search engine crawlers ✅ Won’t lock you out – WordPress admin and login pages always remain accessible ✅ Privacy focused – Minimal data storage with IP hashing for security
Key Features
Blocking & Access Control: * Block visitors from any country with a simple checkbox (250+ countries) * Optional VPN, proxy, and datacenter detection and blocking * Search engine crawler bypass (Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, etc.) * Choose to allow or block visitors when country cannot be determined * Emergency bypass URL parameter for troubleshooting * WordPress admin and login pages are never blocked
Geolocation: * Works instantly without API keys or configuration * Powered by our managed geolocation server (no setup required) * Cloudflare IP detection support * Supports proxy headers (X-Forwarded-For, X-Real-IP, CF-Connecting-IP)
Logging & Monitoring: * Track all blocked and allowed access attempts * View visitor country codes and decision reasons * Automatic log cleanup (configurable retention period) * Rate limiting to prevent log spam
Privacy & Security: * IP addresses are hashed by default for privacy * GDPR and CCPA friendly minimal data storage * Configurable data retention policies * No tracking scripts or external cookies
Pro Version
Need more granular control? Country Blocker Pro includes:
Region-Level Blocking: * 🇺🇸 Block specific US states (all 50 states + DC, Puerto Rico, Guam, US Virgin Islands) * 🇨🇦 Block Canadian provinces and territories * 🇬🇧 Block UK regions (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland) * 🇦🇺 Block Australian states and territories * 🇩🇪 Block German states (Bundesländer) * 🇮🇳 Block Indian states and union territories * 🇨🇳 Block Chinese provinces and municipalities * 🌍 Block entire continents with one click
Advanced Features: * IP whitelist – Never block specific IPs (supports CIDR notation) * IP blacklist – Always block specific IPs regardless of location * Custom block page with full color customization * Custom CSS editor for complete design control * Redirect blocked visitors to any URL * Advanced logging with CSV export * Smart log retention and database optimization * Priority email support
External Services
This plugin connects to external services for geolocation functionality. By using this plugin, you acknowledge that data will be sent to these third-party services.
Geolocation Service
To determine a visitor’s country, the plugin sends the visitor’s IP address to our geolocation server:
Simple Tools for WP Geolocation API * Service: IP geolocation lookup * Data sent: Visitor IP address, your site URL * When: On each unique visitor’s first page load (cached for 24 hours) * Endpoint: https://plugins-for-wp.com/wp-json/ssp-geo/v1/lookup * Privacy: IP addresses are processed only for geolocation purposes and are not stored permanently on our servers * Terms: https://plugins-for-wp.com/terms/ * Privacy Policy: https://plugins-for-wp.com/privacy/
Data Retention: The plugin stores minimal data on your WordPress database: hashed IP addresses (for rate limiting), country codes, access decisions (blocked/allowed), and timestamps. You can configure automatic log cleanup in settings. The plugin does not track individual visitors or create profiles.
Service Terms & Future Pricing
The geolocation service is currently provided free of charge. We are covering the server and infrastructure costs during this introductory period.
Future pricing may apply: We reserve the right to introduce usage-based pricing for the geolocation service in the future. If pricing is introduced, it would be based on the number of geolocation requests your site makes to our servers.
Why this is permitted: This plugin operates under a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model where the core functionality depends on our external geolocation servers. Under standard software licensing practices and the GPL license, while the plugin code itself is free and open source, external services that the plugin connects to may have their own terms, conditions, and pricing structures. This is similar to how many WordPress plugins offer free plugins that connect to paid external services (email marketing, backup storage, CDN services, etc.).
What this means for you: * The plugin will continue to function as described * You will be notified in advance of any pricing changes * You are not obligated to continue using the service if pricing is introduced * Alternative geolocation solutions can be implemented if you choose not to use our service
By installing and using this plugin, you acknowledge and accept these terms.
Privacy & Data Usage
This plugin is designed with privacy in mind:
- IP addresses are hashed by default before storage
- Only country codes and access decisions are logged, not full visitor profiles
- Logs can be automatically cleaned up after a configurable retention period
- No cookies are set on the visitor’s browser
- No tracking scripts are loaded
- Geolocation lookups are cached for 24 hours to minimize server requests
For GDPR compliance, the plugin blocks visitors from specified countries, which may reduce your data collection obligations. However, you should still review your complete privacy obligations with a legal professional.