SDLC Corp

The SDLC Country Block plugin lets you restrict access to individual posts and pages based on the visitor’s country, while keeping SEO bots and crawlers unblocked for safe indexing.
<h3>🔐 4 Layers of Country Detection</h3>
To ensure maximum compatibility, the plugin checks for the visitor’s country in this order: 
1. Cloudflare header (<code>CF-IPCountry</code>) 
2. Server GeoIP variables (if your hosting environment provides them) 
3. PHP GeoIP extension (<code>geoip_country_code_by_name</code>) 
4. Wordfence plugin (using Wordfence GEO detection)
⚠️ Note: At least one of these extensions or plugins must be enabled. If none are active, the plugin cannot detect visitor countries.
<h3>✨ Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Per-post/page multi-select of countries (full ISO list)</li>
<li>SEO-safe: bots/crawlers can bypass blocks</li>
<li>Choose action: redirect to endpoint (/blocked), redirect to custom URL, or 403</li>
<li>Customizable endpoint slug</li>
<li>Role-based bypass (e.g., admin, editor)</li>
<li>Optional admin-only debug banner</li>
<li>Proper sanitization, escaping, and nonces</li>
<li>Sets <code>Vary: CF-IPCountry</code> for cache correctness</li>
<li>Clean uninstall (removes options and post meta)</li>
</ul>
This plugin is maintained by <a href="https://sdlccorp.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">SDLC CORP</a> — a Digital Transformation Company with expertise in: 
– WordPress Development 
– Shopify Solutions 
– Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning 
– Model Development and NLP (Natural Language Processing) 
– Enterprise-grade <a href="https://sdlccorp.com/ai-development-services/" rel="nofollow ugc">AI Development Services</a>
By publishing this open-source plugin, SDLC CORP demonstrates its commitment to empowering developers and businesses with scalable AI-driven solutions and modern web technologies.
<h3>Requirements & Compatibility</h3>
For the plugin to work, at least one of the following extensions or plugins must be enabled on your server:
<ol>
<li>Cloudflare → Enable the IP Geolocation setting in your Cloudflare dashboard (adds the <code>CF-IPCountry</code> header).</li>
<li>Server GeoIP → Your hosting provider must support GeoIP (ask your host if they provide <code>GEOIP_COUNTRY_CODE</code>).</li>
<li>PHP GeoIP Extension → Install and enable the PHP <code>geoip</code> extension on your server (may require server admin/hosting support).</li>
<li>Wordfence Plugin → Install the free <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordfence/" rel="ugc">Wordfence Security plugin</a> and enable its country blocking/GeoIP feature.</li>
</ol>
➡️ At least one of these must be active. If none are available, the plugin cannot detect visitor countries.
<h3>Third-Party Compatibility</h3>
This plugin is designed to work with third-party services such as Cloudflare and Wordfence when available. 
SDLC Country Block is an independent plugin and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Cloudflare or Wordfence.
<h3>License</h3>
This plugin is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
This plugin is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.
A copy of the GPL v2 license is included in this package. You can also see <a href="https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html</a>.
<h3>Trademark</h3>
“SDLC CORP” and the SDLC CORP logo are trademarks of SDLC CORP. 
The GPL license covers the plugin’s source code. It does not grant rights to use SDLC CORP’s trademarks or branding in modified versions in a way that suggests endorsement or affiliation without permission.

Country Access Control

Block access to selected posts/pages by visitor country, with SEO-safe bot bypass and customizable redirects.

Sunny Kumar

Looking to display your website visitor’s IP address, location, browser details, and other information on your WordPress site? Then “User IP and Location” plugin is exactly what you need!
This plugin is very simple to set up and use. Just install it, and you can start showing visitor information anywhere on your website using easy shortcodes. You can put these shortcodes in your posts, pages, sidebar, footer – anywhere you want!
The best part? We use the reliable and free <a href="http://ip-api.com" title="IP-API" rel="friend nofollow ugc">IP-API</a> service to get all the location data, so the information is always accurate and up-to-date.
Works with Caching Plugins!
Are you using WP-Rocket, W3 Total Cache, or any other caching plugin? No problem at all! The plugin is built to work perfectly with all caching plugins. Your visitors will always see their own correct information, not some cached data from another visitor.
New in Version 5.0.0 – Rebuilt Inside, Same Simple Use
Version 5.0.0 is a full internal rewrite for better reliability and easier maintenance. Everything you already use keeps working exactly the same – the same shortcodes, the same settings, the same developer function and REST API. On top of that, browser detection now correctly recognises modern Edge and Opera, the “Clear Cache” button works on sites using Redis/Memcached object caching, and several smaller issues are fixed. See the changelog for the full list.
Advanced Features:
<ul>
<li>Multi-Language Support – Get location names in 8 different languages (English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Japanese, Chinese, Russian)</li>
<li>PRO API Key Support – Use your premium IP-API key for higher limits and HTTPS security</li>
<li>Smart Caching System – Built-in server-side caching with customizable expiration times (1 hour to 1 week)</li>
<li>Conditional Content – Show different content to visitors from specific countries, regions, or cities</li>
<li>Block Editor Support – Visitor Info and Conditional Content blocks, plus a handy “{” inline insert for dropping values into a sentence</li>
<li>Developer Tools – PHP functions and REST API endpoints for custom development</li>
<li>Customizable Output – Change “Yes/No” text to any language or format you prefer</li>
</ul>
Here are all the shortcodes you can use:
<pre><code>[userip_location type="ip"] - Shows visitor's IP address
[userip_location type="continent"] - Shows continent name
[userip_location type="country"] - Shows country name
[userip_location type="countrycode"] - Shows country code (like IN, US, UK)
[userip_location type="region"] - Shows region code
[userip_location type="regionname"] - Shows region/state name
[userip_location type="city"] - Shows city name
[userip_location type="zip"] - **NEW!** Shows ZIP/postal code
[userip_location type="lat"] - Shows latitude
[userip_location type="lon"] - Shows longitude
[userip_location type="timezone"] - Shows timezone
[userip_location type="currency"] - Shows local currency
[userip_location type="isp"] - Shows internet provider name
[userip_location type="mobile"] - Shows if visitor is on mobile network
[userip_location type="proxy"] - Shows if visitor is using proxy
[userip_location type="hosting"] - Shows if IP is from hosting provider
[userip_location type="browser"] - Shows browser name
[userip_location type="os"] - Shows operating system
[userip_location type="flag" height="auto" width="50px" vertical_align="middle"] - Shows country flag
[userip_localtime] - **NEW!** Shows visitor's current local time
[userip_localdate] - **NEW!** Shows visitor's current local date
</code></pre>
Smart Conditional Content: 
Show different content to visitors from different places! Perfect for targeted marketing, regional offers, or localized messages.
<pre><code>[userip_conditional country="US,IN"]Content for US and India visitors only[/userip_conditional]
[userip_conditional country_not="CN,RU"]Content for everyone except China and Russia[/userip_conditional]
[userip_conditional region="CA,TX"]Special offers for California and Texas![/userip_conditional]
[userip_conditional city="Mumbai,Delhi"]Mumbai and Delhi exclusive deals[/userip_conditional]
</code></pre>
About the Flag Shortcode: 
When using the flag shortcode, you can control its size and position. The <code>height</code>, <code>width</code>, and <code>vertical_align</code> options are all optional. By default, height is auto, width is 50px, and it aligns in the middle. You can change these as per your needs.
Block Editor (no shortcode typing needed): 
Prefer blocks? In the editor, click the (+) inserter and add:
<ul>
<li>Visitor Info – shows a single value (IP, city, country, flag, local time, and more); pick the field from a dropdown.</li>
<li>Conditional Content – show the inner content only to visitors from the countries, regions, or cities you choose.</li>
</ul>
Want a value inside a sentence, like “Welcome {country}”? In any paragraph just type <code>{</code> and a menu appears – pick Country, City, IP, Flag, etc. and it is inserted right where you are typing. You can also type a shortcode directly in a paragraph, for example <code>Welcome [userip_location type="country"]</code>.
<h4>Why Choose User IP and Location Plugin?</h4>
<ul>
<li>Super Easy Setup – Just install and activate, that’s it!</li>
<li>Works with All Caching Plugins – WP-Rocket, W3 Total Cache, you name it!</li>
<li>Fast Loading – Uses modern AJAX technology so it doesn’t slow down your site</li>
<li>Lots of Information – IP, country, city, flag, browser, OS, ISP, and much more</li>
<li>Multi-Language Support – Location names in 8 different languages</li>
<li>PRO API Support – Use premium IP-API keys for higher limits and HTTPS</li>
<li>Smart Caching – Server-side caching with customizable expiration (1 hour to 1 week)</li>
<li>New Features – ZIP code and local time shortcodes added</li>
<li>Smart Content – Show different content to visitors from different countries, regions, or cities</li>
<li>Always Updated – Uses reliable IP-API service for accurate data</li>
<li>Developer Friendly – Includes PHP functions and REST API for custom development</li>
<li>Customizable – Change output text, caching settings, and more from admin panel</li>
</ul>
Perfect for bloggers, businesses, and developers who want to personalize their website based on visitor location!
<h4>Credits</h4>
This awesome plugin is created by the talented team at <a href="https://heyserp.com" title="HeySERP" rel="friend nofollow ugc"> HeySERP </a>.
Want to learn more about WordPress? Check out our website <a href="https://theguidex.com/" title="TheGuideX" rel="friend nofollow ugc"> TheGuideX </a> where we share helpful tutorials on:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://thewpx.com/get-ip-address-and-location-in-wordpress/" title="How to Get the IP Address and Location of Users in WordPress" rel="friend nofollow ugc">How to Get User IP and Location in WordPress</a></li>
<li><a href="https://theguidex.com/common-wordpress-errors/" title="Common WordPress Errors & Solutions" rel="friend nofollow ugc">Common WordPress Errors & How to Fix Them</a></li>
<li><a href="https://theguidex.com/google-adsense-plugins-for-wordpress/" title="Best WordPress Ads Manager Plugins" rel="friend nofollow ugc">Best WordPress Ad Management Plugins</a></li>
</ul>
…and many more helpful <a href="https://theguidex.com/category/wordpress/" title="WordPress Tutorials" rel="friend nofollow ugc">WordPress tutorials</a> in simple language!

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