Predax

Predax Security connects your WordPress site to the Predax threat intelligence API to detect and block malicious traffic in real time — once the site administrator has enabled a protection preset.
After you complete setup and pick a protection preset (or enable individual protections from Settings), visitor IPs are checked against a continuously-updated database of known VPN providers, open proxies, Tor exit nodes, datacenter ranges, and web crawlers. High-risk IPs are blocked before they can log in, register, post comments, or browse your site.
On a fresh install the plugin is off by default — no visitor data is sent anywhere until you explicitly enable a protection via the setup wizard or the Settings → Protection tab.
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Security Dashboard — real-time overview with blocking activity chart, threat breakdown, top targeted paths, protection status, and country analysis</li>
<li>Real-time VPN/Proxy/Tor/Datacenter detection — checks every visitor against live threat intelligence</li>
<li>Risk score thresholds — block IPs above a configurable risk score (0–100)</li>
<li>Country geo-blocking — block or allow specific countries and regions</li>
<li>Login protection — block high-risk IPs from attempting to log in</li>
<li>Registration protection — stop fraudulent account creation</li>
<li>Comment protection — block spam and bot comments at source</li>
<li>Visitor protection — optionally check all page visitors (with 1-hour caching to minimise API calls)</li>
<li>XML-RPC & REST API protection — extend blocking to XML-RPC calls and REST API requests</li>
<li>Disposable email blocking — reject registrations using throwaway email services</li>
<li>Custom block page — show a branded 403 page instead of the default WordPress error</li>
<li>Whitelist/blacklist — override decisions for individual IPs or CIDR ranges</li>
<li>Threat log — view and export all blocked events with IP, reason, and timestamp</li>
<li>Event tracking — log successful checks for audit and analytics</li>
<li>Settings import/export — back up and restore your configuration as a JSON file</li>
<li>WP-CLI commands — manage whitelists, blacklists, and run IP tests from the command line</li>
</ul>
<h4>Free Tier</h4>
Sign up at <a href="https://predax.io" rel="nofollow ugc">predax.io</a> for a free API key. The free plan includes:
<ul>
<li>1,000 IP checks per day</li>
<li>5,000 IP checks per month</li>
<li>VPN, proxy, Tor, and datacenter detection</li>
<li>Country and region data</li>
</ul>
No credit card required.
<h4>How It Works</h4>
<ol>
<li>You install the plugin, enter an API key, and pick a protection preset during the Setup Wizard (or enable individual protections from Settings → Protection). This is the explicit opt-in — no data leaves the site until you do this.</li>
<li>A visitor makes a request to your site.</li>
<li>Predax checks their IP against the threat intelligence API (results cached for 1 hour per IP).</li>
<li>If the risk score exceeds your threshold, the visitor is blocked with a configurable message.</li>
<li>All block events are logged in the WordPress database for review.</li>
</ol>
<h4>WP-CLI Commands</h4>
<pre><code>wp ipsentry status — show current configuration and threat counts
wp ipsentry test-ip <ip> — run a live API check on any IP
wp ipsentry whitelist add <ip> — add an IP or CIDR to the whitelist
wp ipsentry whitelist remove <ip> — remove from whitelist
wp ipsentry blacklist add <ip> — add an IP or CIDR to the blacklist
wp ipsentry log --limit=20 — view recent threat log entries
</code></pre>
<h3>Third Party Services</h3>
This plugin connects to external services. By installing and activating this plugin you agree to the terms of each service you enable.
<h4>Predax API</h4>
This plugin transmits visitor IP addresses to the Predax API (https://predax.io) for real-time threat detection and risk scoring.
What is sent: The visitor’s IP address, and optionally their timezone (when timezone mismatch detection is enabled and visitor protection is active). 
When it is sent: On each page load, login attempt, registration, or comment submission, subject to your configured protection settings. Results are cached for 1 hour so repeat visits by the same IP do not generate additional API calls. 
Who operates the service: Predax (predax.io) 
Terms of Service: https://predax.io/terms 
Privacy Policy: https://predax.io/privacy
<h4>Community Threat Network (opt-in, disabled by default)</h4>
The Community Threat Network is opt-in and disabled by default. No block or monitor events are sent to the community network unless you enable it yourself in Settings → Predax Security → Advanced.
When — and only when — you explicitly enable it, anonymised block and monitor events (containing: IP address, action taken, block reason, country code, and risk score) are sent to the Predax API at predax.io. This data is used to build a shared threat database that improves detection accuracy for all sites in the network. You can turn community reporting back off at any time in the same settings screen.
<h4>Google reCAPTCHA</h4>
When reCAPTCHA v3 is enabled (Settings → Protection → reCAPTCHA), this plugin loads the reCAPTCHA script from google.com and sends form submission tokens to google.com/recaptcha for verification. Google may collect data according to their privacy policy. You must provide your own reCAPTCHA site key and secret key.
Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy 
reCAPTCHA Terms: https://policies.google.com/terms
<h4>Browser Fingerprinting</h4>
When browser fingerprint scoring is enabled (Settings → Protection → Fingerprint Scoring), this plugin collects screen resolution, timezone, platform string, WebGL renderer, and plugin count from the visitor’s browser on the login page. Fingerprint data is used locally to score bot likelihood and is stored in WordPress only while the login form is being submitted, then discarded. The visitor’s timezone may be included in the API request to detect timezone mismatch when that feature is enabled.
<h4>Cookies set by this plugin</h4>
All cookies set by this plugin are functional service cookies, not tracking cookies, and are only written when the relevant feature is explicitly enabled by the site administrator:
<ul>
<li><code>ipsentry_tz</code> — carries the visitor’s browser timezone to the Predax API when timezone-mismatch detection is active. Written from <code>ipsentry-tz.js</code> on the front-end. Expires after 24 hours. <code>SameSite=Lax</code>. Only set when an API key is configured AND visitor or login protection is enabled.</li>
<li><code>ips_jsc</code> — JavaScript challenge solve token. Written from <code>js-challenge.js</code> when a visitor passes the challenge. Expires after 24 hours. <code>SameSite=Lax</code>. Only set when the JavaScript Challenge feature is enabled.</li>
</ul>
No tracking or advertising cookies are written by this plugin.
By activating this plugin and entering an API key, you agree to the Predax Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You are responsible for ensuring your use of visitor IP data complies with applicable privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.) and your own site’s privacy policy.

Predax Security (formerly IPSentry)

Real-time IP threat detection and blocking. Stop VPNs, proxies, Tor, bots, and high-risk IPs before they reach your site.

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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