<.htaccess> IP block

by EazyServer

Description

Utilising Apache server to block IP addresses should reduce the load on php and/or mySql servers. As this plugin will eliminate the need to process HTTP requests and then matching the referrer IP address with blacklist stored on mySql.

This plugin can also integrate with Wordfence Security (if installed) to import blocked IPs from Wordfence and also block IPs on Wordfence.

How to use:

Install the plugin and activate it.
Go to Control Panel of the plugin and make sure to follow the instructions exactly. The instructions are tailored to your site.

Installation

Standard WP plugin installation.
Copy the zip file then decompress in /plugins/ folder.

Screenshots

Example Control Panel

Reviews

Works perfectly on WP network

By EazyServer on March 29, 2017

I have been using this plugin on WP network and works superbly well protecting several sites at once. That said, it does require advanced setup and admin access to server and config files.

Activated and site went down

By chrisssy on March 24, 2017

WP version 4.7.3–en_GB installed and activated and site instantly went down. Had to delete plugin via FTP