Block user access without deleting accounts. Prevent specific users from logging in while preserving their data and content.

Brandon Allen

BP Block Users

Allows BuddyPress administrators to block users indefinitely, or for a specified period of time.

Eliyahna

<p>User Access Blocker is a simple yet powerful WordPress plugin that allows administrators to temporarily or permanently block user access without deleting their accounts. This is perfect for situations where you need to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Suspend user access during investigations</li>
<li>Temporarily disable accounts for non-payment</li>
<li>Block problematic users while preserving their content</li>
<li>Manage user access during maintenance or transitions</li>
</ul>
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Easy Toggle</strong>: Simple “Block Access” / “Unblock Access” button on user profiles</li>
<li><strong>Instant Effect</strong>: Blocked users are immediately prevented from logging in, and any active session is terminated on the spot</li>
<li><strong>AJAX Powered</strong>: Block/unblock users without page refresh</li>
<li><strong>Secure</strong>: Multiple permission checks and nonce verification</li>
<li><strong>Non-Destructive</strong>: User accounts, posts, and data remain intact</li>
<li><strong>Admin Only</strong>: Only administrators can block/unblock users</li>
<li><strong>Self-Protection</strong>: Administrators cannot block themselves</li>
<li><strong>Activity Logging</strong>: All block/unblock actions are logged for security audits</li>
<li><strong>Clean Uninstall</strong>: Removes all plugin data when deleted</li>
</ul>
<h4>How It Works</h4>
<ol>
<li>Navigate to any user’s profile page in WordPress admin</li>
<li>Scroll to the “User Access Blocker” section</li>
<li>Click “Block Access” to prevent the user from logging in — if they are currently logged in, they will be logged out immediately</li>
<li>Click “Unblock Access” to restore their access</li>
</ol>
<p>Blocked users will see: “Your access has been blocked by an administrator.”</p>
<h3>Security Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Administrator-only functionality</li>
<li>Nonce verification on all actions</li>
<li>Permission checks at multiple levels</li>
<li>Data sanitization and validation</li>
<li>Secure AJAX implementation</li>
<li>XSS protection through proper escaping</li>
<li>Activity logging for audit trails</li>
</ul>
<h3>Developer Information</h3>
<h4>Hooks and Filters</h4>
<p>The plugin uses standard WordPress hooks:</p>
<ul>
<li><code>authenticate</code> – To check if a user is blocked during login</li>
<li><code>show_user_profile</code> / <code>edit_user_profile</code> – To add the block button</li>
<li><code>personal_options_update</code> / <code>edit_user_profile_update</code> – To save block status</li>
<li><code>wp_ajax_uabx_toggle_user_block</code> – For AJAX functionality</li>
</ul>
<h4>Database</h4>
<p>The plugin stores block status in user meta:<br />
* Meta key: <code>uabx_user_blocked</code><br />
* Meta value: ‘1’ (blocked) or ‘0’ (not blocked)</p>
<h4>Uninstall</h4>
<p>The plugin includes a proper uninstall routine that removes all plugin data from the database when deleted through the WordPress admin.</p>
<h3>Support</h3>
<p>For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/user-access-blocker/" rel="ugc">plugin support forum</a> or <a href="https://github.com/yourusername/user-access-blocker" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub repository</a>.</p>
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
<p>This plugin does not collect any personal data. It only stores block status as user metadata within your WordPress database. No data is sent to external servers.</p>
<p>The plugin logs block/unblock actions to your server’s error log for security audit purposes. These logs remain on your server and are not transmitted elsewhere.</p>


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