IP2Location Country Blocker: Breakdown
IP2Location Country Blocker helps protect WordPress by blocking certain IP addresses or specific countries from accessing a website. It works by running a check to determine the location of the user attempting to access the site, and if they are not from a whitelisted country then they will not be able to gain access. The plugin works by creating a geo-blocked access control list which contains a list of IP addresses and countries to block. Each address or country can be manually blocked or whitelisted from visitor access.
In addition to blocking certain IP addresses or countries, IP2Location Country Blocker also provides detailed information on the blocked user, such as the country, region, city, postal code, latitude/longitude, and time zone. This helps protect the website by providing extra information about the blocked user that can help in detecting malicious activity.
IP2Location Country Blocker also provides a feature called “Country Alert”. This feature monitors the website traffic and sends notifications if there is suspicious activity detected. This feature is especially useful for websites that are vulnerable to DDoS attacks or other forms of malicious activities. It also uses “Fraud Score” to rate the level of suspicious activity for each blocked user, making it easier for webmasters to take the appropriate action.
IP2Location Country Blocker is an easy to install and use plugin, which requires no coding or technical knowledge. It is compatible with all major hosting providers, and it is very secure as it uses a secure encrypted connection for communication. It also allows for multiple user accounts and multiple websites to be blocked, making it easy for webmasters to manage their sites.