bad_ip WP

Lightweight WordPress firewall plugin to block malicious IPs, TOR nodes, and brute-force attacks with real-time sync and control.

By Iridium Intelligence

5.0 (1 ratings)
Version 2.0.7 Active Installs 20+ Updated 5 months ago 6 years old

Description

Bad IP WP is a modern, developer-focused firewall plugin that protects your WordPress site by blocking malicious IP addresses, brute-force login attempts, TOR exit nodes, and known threat actors. It integrates with the centralized bad_ip database (https://bad-ip.iridiumintel.com) to automatically sync and apply updated IP blocklists in real-time.

Key features:
– Real-time detection and blocking of malicious visitors
– TOR network endpoint detection and blocking
– Brute-force login protection
– Dashboard-based IP control and analytics
– API integration with centralized threat database
– Lightweight and built for performance (no bloat)
– Ideal for agencies, sysadmins, and developers

This plugin is part of the broader bad_ip ecosystem and provides synergy with server-level defenses and other CMS platforms.

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