Country and State Blocker for WordPress by SSP

Country Blocker & Geoblocker Lite — Free WordPress Plugin
100% Free — No API Keys Required

Block Website Visitors by Country
in One Click

Free WordPress geoblocking plugin with VPN detection, crawler bypass, and access logging. Just activate and select countries to block.

5,000+
Active Installs
200+
Countries Supported
30 sec
Setup Time
Block any country in seconds
VPN & data center detection
SEO safe — crawlers pass through
Zero configuration needed
Privacy-first logging

❌ The Problem

Spam, bots, and unwanted traffic from specific regions hurt your site’s performance, security, and conversions. Most geoblocking solutions require expensive subscriptions, complex API setups, or slow down your site significantly.

✅ The Solution

Country Blocker Lite gives you enterprise-grade geoblocking for free. Select the countries you want to block, and visitors from those regions see a professional restriction page. Your legitimate visitors and search engine crawlers pass through untouched.

Everything You Need to Block by Country

Powerful geoblocking features without the complexity or cost

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Country Blocking

Block visitors from 200+ countries with a searchable checkbox interface. Select one country or dozens — changes are instant.

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VPN & Data Center Detection

Block traffic from known VPNs, hosting providers, and data centers with one toggle. Stop users bypassing your geo-restrictions.

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Crawler Bypass

Googlebot, Bingbot, and other search engines automatically bypass blocking. Your SEO rankings stay completely intact.

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Access Logging

See who’s being blocked and allowed with built-in logging. Privacy-compliant with automatic IP hashing enabled by default.

No API Keys Required

Works out of the box using multiple free geolocation services with automatic fallback. Optional MaxMind integration for higher accuracy.

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Privacy Compliant

GDPR and CCPA ready out of the box. IPs are hashed by default and you control data retention settings.

Up and Running in 30 Seconds

No complicated setup. No API keys. No configuration headaches.

1

Install

Upload and activate the plugin from WordPress.org or your dashboard

2

Select

Check the countries you want to block using the simple interface

3

Done

Visitors from blocked countries see a professional restriction page

🎬 See It In Action

Watch how Country Blocker works in under 2 minutes

Or try it yourself in a live sandbox

Try Live Demo

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Start free, upgrade when you need more power

🎁 FREE FOREVER

Lite

Perfect for getting started

FREE

✨ No credit card required

  • Block by Country (200+ countries)
  • VPN & Data Center Detection
  • Search Engine Crawler Bypass
  • Access Logging with IP Hashing
  • GDPR & CCPA Compliant
  • Automatic Updates
  • Faster Priority Support
  • Block by Continent
  • Block US States
  • Block Canadian Provinces
  • Block United Kingdom Regions
  • Block Australian States
  • Block German States
  • Block Indian States & Territories
  • Block Chinese Provinces
  • IP Whitelist (Always allow specific IPs)
  • IP Blacklist (Always block specific IPs)
  • IP Range Support (CIDR notation)
  • Custom Block Page Colors
  • Custom Block Page Message
  • Custom CSS Editor
  • Redirect to Custom URL Option
  • Export Logs to CSV
  • Smart Log Retention Settings

Who Uses Country Blocker?

Trusted by thousands of WordPress sites worldwide

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eCommerce Stores

Restrict sales to specific regions for shipping or licensing compliance

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Service Businesses

Comply with professional licensing and regional service restrictions

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Publishers & Media

Manage content distribution rights and regional restrictions

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Agencies

Protect client sites from spam and bot traffic from specific regions

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Security-Focused Sites

Reduce attack surface by blocking high-risk regions

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Anyone

Tired of spam, bots, and unwanted traffic from certain countries

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this slow down my site?

No. Geolocation results are cached for 24 hours. The check happens before WordPress fully loads, so blocked visitors never hit your database.

What happens to blocked visitors?

They see a professional, mobile-friendly restriction page. In Pro, you can customize this page or redirect to any URL.

Will this block search engines?

No. Googlebot, Bingbot, and other major crawlers are automatically allowed through. Your SEO is completely protected.

Do I need an API key?

No. The plugin uses multiple free geolocation services automatically. Optional MaxMind integration is available for higher accuracy.

Is it GDPR compliant?

Yes. IP addresses are hashed by default and logs auto-delete after 30 days. You’re in full control of data retention.

What if I lock myself out?

Your wp-login.php and admin area are never blocked. You can always access your dashboard to adjust settings.

Start Blocking Unwanted Traffic Today

No credit card. No API keys. No configuration headaches.

⬇️ Download Free from WordPress.org
5,000+ Active Installations
Works with WordPress 6.0+
PHP 7.4+ Compatible
Regular Updates