Seventh Sky

Live Visitor Monitor provides real-time tracking and visualization of visitors on your WordPress site. See where your visitors are coming from on an interactive world map.
Key Features:
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<li>Real-time World Map – Visualize visitor locations on an interactive map with live markers</li>
<li>Live Visitor List – See active visitors with IP addresses, countries, cities, and pages visited in a sidebar</li>
<li>IP Blocking – Instantly block unwanted IP addresses from accessing your site with a dedicated Blocklist page</li>
<li>Geolocation – Automatic country, region, and city detection using IP geolocation (API or local database)</li>
<li>Auto-refresh – Dashboard updates every 5 seconds to show the latest visitors</li>
<li>Statistics Overlay – Real-time stats box showing online and active visitor counts</li>
<li>Comprehensive Settings – Full control over tracking, geolocation, privacy, and data management</li>
<li>Privacy Compliant – Includes GDPR compliance notices and IP anonymization options</li>
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How It Works:
The plugin automatically tracks visitors. Visitor data (IP address, current page, referrer) is sent to WordPress via AJAX and stored in the database. Geolocation data can be fetched from ip-api.com (external API) or from a local MaxMind GeoLite2 database. Results are cached for 1 hour to reduce API calls.
Privacy & Security:
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<li>All inputs are sanitized and validated</li>
<li>SQL queries use prepared statements</li>
<li>Admin-only access to visitor data</li>
<li>GDPR compliance notice included</li>
<li>IP blocking prevents access at the WordPress level</li>
<li>Option to disable geolocation to avoid external API calls</li>
<li>Support for local GeoIP database (MaxMind GeoLite2) to avoid external dependencies</li>
<li>IP anonymization option for enhanced privacy</li>
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<h3>External Resources</h3>
This plugin uses <a href="Leaflet.js" rel="nofollow ugc">JavaScript Library</a> & the following external resources:
<a href="http://ip-api.com" rel="nofollow ugc">Geolocation API</a>: This service performs IP geolocation (country, region, city, coordinates) when geolocation is enabled and no local database is available. It supports 45 requests per minute, caches results for one hour, and sends IP addresses to ip-api.com. To avoid external lookups, disable geolocation or use a local MaxMind GeoLite2 database.
<a href="https://www.openstreetmap.org" rel="nofollow ugc">OpenStreetMap</a>: This service provides world map tiles for the dashboard and is used only when the live map is enabled. It has no rate limits, sends no user data (only map tile requests), and can be avoided by disabling the live map in Settings.
Note: All external requests can be avoided by disabling geolocation and the live map in Settings. The plugin will still track visitors, but without location data and map visualization.
<h3>Settings</h3>
The plugin includes a comprehensive settings page with two main sections:
General Settings: 
Live Map – Enable/disable the world map display on dashboard 
Data Collection – Enable/disable visitor tracking entirely 
IP Anonymization – Anonymize IP addresses before storage (GDPR compliance) 
Exclude Logged-in Users – Do not track WordPress logged-in users 
Geolocation – Enable/disable IP geolocation lookups 
Use Local GeoIP Database – Use MaxMind GeoLite2 database instead of external API
Access settings via Live Monitor > Settings in the WordPress admin menu.

7thSky Live Visitor Monitor – Real-Time Visitor Monitoring with Smart IP Blocking

Monitor live visitors on your WordPress site with a real-time world map, visitor list, and IP blocking capabilities.

BitCleric

Guardify is a powerful WordPress firewall plugin designed to protect your website from a wide range of threats, including brute force attacks, SQL injections, malicious bots, and unauthorized access attempts. With an intuitive dashboard, detailed statistics, and advanced settings, Guardify empowers you to secure your site effortlessly.
<h3>🔐 Key Features:</h3>
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Advanced Web Application Firewall (WAF) 
Intercepts and filters all incoming traffic before it reaches WordPress. Blocks SQL injection, XSS, RFI, LFI, and other attack vectors.
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Brute Force Attack Protection 
Blocks repeated login attempts by limiting login frequency and analyzing IP reputation.
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2-Factor Authentication (2FA) 
Adds an extra layer of login security for admin users, using time-based one-time passwords (TOTP).
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Real-Time Activity Logs 
Track login attempts, blocked IPs, suspicious requests, and system actions with detailed logs. View statistics by day, week, or month.
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Custom IP Whitelisting & Blacklisting 
Control access to your site by adding IPs or IP ranges to allow or deny lists. Includes temporary blocking for failed login attempts.
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GeoIP Blocking 
Block or allow access from specific countries using the MaxMind GeoIP2 database integration.
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Bot Access Control 
Detect and manage access from known bots, scrapers, and fake crawlers. Option to block non-human traffic.
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Anti-PHP Injection & File Access Blocking 
Prevents direct access to PHP files in sensitive directories such as <code>/wp-includes/</code> and <code>/wp-content/uploads/</code>.
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Block Plugin and Theme Installation 
Restrict installation of new plugins and themes via the WordPress dashboard — even by administrators. This helps prevent unauthorized or accidental installation of insecure components. Manual installation via FTP remains possible.
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Block Theme Editor 
Disable access to the Theme Editor (<code>/wp-admin/theme-editor.php</code>) to prevent direct file editing. This minimizes the risk of malicious code injection or unintentional file corruption.
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Forbidden Comment Words Filter 
Automatically mark comments as spam if they contain forbidden words or patterns (e.g., <code>http</code>, <code>viagra</code>, <code>casino</code>, <code>porn</code>). Helps drastically reduce comment spam by detecting common keywords and links.
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Auto Block IPs in .htaccess 
When enabled, IPs that exceed the rate limit are automatically added to the <code>.htaccess</code> file for permanent blocking. This server-level block prevents any further requests. Use with care, as shared or corporate IPs may be affected.
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Email Notifications 
Stay informed with email alerts about critical security events, such as admin login attempts or IP bans.
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Customizable Firewall Rules 
Advanced users can fine-tune rules with regex filters, HTTP method checks, user-agent filters, and more.
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User-Friendly Admin Interface 
Guardify features a modern and intuitive UI built using native WordPress design language.
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Clean Uninstall 
Automatically cleans up all data, logs, and settings when uninstalled—leaving your database clean.
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7thSky Live Visitor Monitor – Real-Time Visitor Monitoring with Smart IP Blocking vs Guardify Firewall