Carl Alberto

<p><strong>Uploads Relay</strong> makes local WordPress development easier and lightweight by automatically proxying missing upload files from a remote server. No need to download gigabytes of media just to work on a site locally.</p>
<h4>Features</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Proxy Missing Files</strong> — Automatically serve missing upload files from a remote server.</li>
<li><strong>Always Remote Mode</strong> — Rewrite all upload URLs to point to the remote server for the fastest setup.</li>
<li><strong>Optional Local Caching</strong> — Cache proxied files locally so subsequent requests are served from disk.</li>
<li><strong>Security First</strong> — Path traversal protection, host allowlisting, and file extension validation.</li>
<li><strong>Environment Guard</strong> — Only active when WordPress environment type is set to “local”.</li>
<li><strong>Zero Configuration on Remote</strong> — No changes needed on the remote/production server.</li>
</ul>
<h4>How It Works</h4>
<ol>
<li>A visitor or developer requests an upload file (e.g., an image in a post).</li>
<li>If the file does not exist locally, WordPress returns a 404.</li>
<li>The plugin intercepts the 404, fetches the file from the configured remote server, and serves it.</li>
<li>Optionally, the file is cached locally for faster subsequent loads.</li>
</ol>
<h4>Use Cases</h4>
<ul>
<li>Local development of large WordPress sites without syncing media.</li>
<li>Staging environments with partial media libraries.</li>
<li>Quick site clones for debugging or testing.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Requirements</h4>
<ul>
<li>WordPress 6.0 or higher</li>
<li>PHP 7.4 or higher</li>
<li><code>WP_ENVIRONMENT_TYPE</code> must be set to <code>local</code> (the plugin will not function in production environments)</li>
</ul>
<h4>External Service</h4>
<p>This plugin sends HTTP requests to a <strong>remote server that you configure yourself</strong> in order to fetch upload files missing from your local environment. <strong>No requests are made until you explicitly enter a remote URL and enable the proxy in Settings <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Uploads Relay.</strong> By enabling the plugin and providing a remote URL, you consent to these requests being made.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>What is sent:</strong> HTTP GET requests for specific media file paths (e.g., <code>/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/photo.jpg</code>).</li>
<li><strong>When it is sent:</strong> Only when a requested upload file does not exist locally, the proxy is enabled, and the environment type is <code>local</code>.</li>
<li><strong>Where it is sent:</strong> Only to the remote server URL you have configured. This is typically your own production or staging server.</li>
<li><strong>No data is collected, stored, or transmitted</strong> to any third-party service, analytics provider, or external server other than the one you configure.</li>
<li><strong>No telemetry, tracking, or usage data</strong> is collected by this plugin.</li>
</ul>
<p>Since the remote server is your own, its terms of service and privacy policy are governed by your own hosting provider.</p>


Uploads Relay for Local Development by Carl Alberto

Proxy missing upload files from a remote server during local development. No need to download the entire uploads folder.

Proxy &amp; VPN Blocker

<h4>Block VPNs, Proxies, Tor & Spam – Strengthen Your WordPress Security</h4>
<p><strong>Proxy & VPN Blocker</strong> is a complete <strong>WordPress security plugin</strong> designed to protect your site from anonymous and abusive traffic.<br />
It functions as a powerful <strong>VPN blocker</strong>, <strong>proxy blocker</strong>, and <strong>Tor blocker</strong>, preventing unwanted visitors, spam bots, and fake users from accessing your site.</p>
<p>Using the trusted <a href="https://proxycheck.io" rel="nofollow ugc">proxycheck.io</a> API, it detects connections from VPNs, open proxies, Tor nodes, and compromised servers — giving you real-time protection without slowing down your site.</p>
<p>Perfect for login, registration, comments, or any page you want to secure, Proxy & VPN Blocker also includes smart <strong>spam protection</strong>, geoblocking, and IP logging to help you stay in control of who can access your WordPress site.</p>
<p>Whether you’re running a blog, store, or membership site, this plugin helps keep out fake users, block risky regions, and stop automated spam attempts before they start.</p>
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Powerful WordPress security plugin – blocks VPNs, proxies, Tor, Mysterium nodes, and compromised servers in real time  </li>
<li>Country blocking & geoblocking – allow or deny traffic by country or region with flexible IP-based controls  </li>
<li>Supports IP ranges, CIDRs, specific IPs, and ASNs for precise network-level blocking  </li>
<li>Optionally use proxycheck.io’s Risk Score for smarter VPN and proxy detection decisions  </li>
<li>Built-in API Key Statistics with live usage graphs and daily query totals  </li>
<li>Visitor Action Log – view blocked IPs, detection reason, and plugin response directly in your dashboard  </li>
<li>Caches known good IPs to reduce API usage and improve performance  </li>
<li>Works seamlessly with both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses  </li>
<li>Compatible with Cloudflare and other CDN headers for accurate IP detection  </li>
<li>Block access to Login, Registration, Admin, Comments, or any page/post easily  </li>
<li>Customize the “Access Denied” message or redirect visitors to a specific page  </li>
<li>Log registration and recent login IPs in the Users list and profile – linked to proxycheck.io’s Threats page  </li>
<li>Manage proxycheck.io Whitelist and Blacklist directly from WordPress  </li>
<li>Simple integration via WordPress Editor and Toolbar for page-level protection  </li>
<li>Lightweight, fast, and built to complement other security plugins  </li>
</ul>
<p>And much more available in <a href="https://proxyvpnblocker.com/premium" rel="nofollow ugc">Proxy & VPN Blocker Premium</a>!</p>
<h4>The proxycheck.io API</h4>
<p>This Plugin can be used without a proxycheck.io API key, but it will be limited to 100 daily queries to the API. To enhance the capabilities, you can obtain a free API key from proxycheck.io, which allows for 1,000 free daily queries, making it suitable for small WordPress sites.</p>
<p>Here’s an overview of the free and paid API options:</p>
<ul>
<li>Without an API key (100 queries/day)</li>
<li>With a free API key (1,000 queries/day – ideal for small sites)</li>
<li>With a paid API key (10,000 to over 10 million queries/day)</li>
</ul>
<p>Your API key can be used across all of your sites and apps, you only need a proxycheck.io plan that fits your overall needs.</p>
<h4>User IP Logging Feature</h4>
<p>Proxy & VPN Blocker allows for local logging of user registration IP addresses. The IP addresses are displayed next to each user in the Users list and on their profile pages, visible to administrators. The Plugin also logs the most recent login IP address for each user, which is also displayed in the User’s list and profile page, with the IP address linked to the proxycheck.io Threats page.</p>
<h4>Caching Plugin Notice</h4>
<p>If you’re using caching plugins (like WP Rocket or WP Super Cache), IP-based page blocking might not function correctly due to static caching. A DONOTCACHEPAGE option is available to help mitigate this issue.</p>
<h4>Privacy & GDPR Compliance</h4>
<p>To check IP addresses, the plugin sends them to the proxycheck.io API. No personally identifiable information (PII) beyond the IP is transmitted. For details, refer to proxycheck.io’s <a href="https://proxycheck.io/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">privacy notice</a> and <a href="https://proxycheck.io/gdpr" rel="nofollow ugc">GDPR Compliance</a> for further information.</p>
<h4>Disclaimer</h4>
<p>This Plugin is <em>not developed by proxycheck.io</em> despite being recommended by them.</p>
<ul>
<li>For plugin-related support, please use the WordPress.org support forum.</li>
<li>For API or account questions, contact proxycheck.io directly.</li>
<li>The proxycheck.io logo is used with express permission.</li>
</ul>


Proxy & VPN Blocker


Have used this plugin for several years and seen it regularly block malicious users. It takes a little effort to setup as per your requirements, but can be very useful if you need to block certain countries, proxies and/or VPNs. 


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Block VPNs, proxies, Tor, and spam on WordPress. Strengthen security and stop fake users with smart IP blocking via proxycheck.io.

Uploads Relay for Local Development by Carl Alberto vs Proxy & VPN Blocker