Chris Hudson

eDarpan: Website Protection is a powerful all-in-one security and content protection plugin for WordPress. It prevents content theft, blocks malicious IPs, restricts access by country, and stops spam — all from a single, easy-to-use dashboard.
Whether you’re a blogger protecting original content, an eCommerce store owner securing product descriptions, or a business safeguarding proprietary information — this plugin has you covered.
<h4>🛡️ Content Protection</h4>
<ul>
<li>Disable Text Selection — Prevent visitors from highlighting and copying your text content</li>
<li>Disable Right Click — Block the browser context menu to stop “Save Image As” and “View Source”</li>
<li>Block Keyboard Shortcuts — Disable Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, Ctrl+X, Ctrl+A, Ctrl+U, Ctrl+S, Ctrl+P, F12, Ctrl+Shift+I/J/C and all macOS equivalents (Cmd+Option+I/J/U)</li>
<li>Disable Image Dragging — Prevent images from being dragged and saved to desktop</li>
<li>Block Developer Tools — Stop users from opening browser DevTools (F12, Ctrl+Shift+I, Cmd+Option+I)</li>
<li>SEO Friendly — All protections are JavaScript-based; search engine crawlers can still index your content normally</li>
</ul>
<h4>🚫 IP Address Blocker</h4>
<ul>
<li>Block/Allow IP Addresses — Full IP blocklist and allowlist management with WordPress native table UI</li>
<li>Wildcard IP Support — Block entire IP ranges using wildcards (e.g., 123.12.., 192.168.1.*)</li>
<li>Permanent & Temporary Blocking — Set time-based blocks with start/end date-time picker</li>
<li>Intranet Mode — Restrict your entire site to specific IPs only (Closed User Group)</li>
<li>Auto IP Blocking — Automatically block IPs that exceed a configurable hit threshold</li>
<li>Block at Login Screen — Extend IP blocking to wp-login.php</li>
<li>Custom Block Actions — Show custom message, display blank page, or redirect blocked visitors to any URL</li>
<li>Per-Entry Actions — Set different block responses for each IP entry</li>
<li>Email Notifications — Get notified when an IP is auto-blocked</li>
</ul>
<h4>🌍 Country Blocker</h4>
<ul>
<li>Block Countries by Geo-IP — Select from 195+ countries to block visitors by geographic location</li>
<li>A-Z Country List — Easy checkbox interface grouped alphabetically with Check All / Uncheck All</li>
<li>Cached Lookups — Geo-IP results are cached for 24 hours for optimal performance</li>
</ul>
<h4>🔗 URL & Category Blocking</h4>
<ul>
<li>Block Specific URLs — Restrict access to specific pages or posts by URL</li>
<li>Block Categories — Block entire WordPress categories from public access</li>
<li>Flexible Actions — Each blocked URL/category can have its own custom message or redirect</li>
</ul>
<h4>💬 Comment & Spam Protection</h4>
<ul>
<li>Spam Word Filter — Block comments containing specific words or phrases</li>
<li>Auto-Delete or Mark as Spam — Choose to permanently delete spam or just mark it</li>
<li>Disable Pingbacks & Trackbacks — Stop pingback/trackback spam at the source</li>
</ul>
<h4>📦 Import & Export</h4>
<ul>
<li>CSV Import — Bulk import IP addresses from CSV files</li>
<li>CSV Export — Export your blocklist/allowlist for backup or migration</li>
<li>Download Sample CSV — Get a ready-to-use template for importing</li>
</ul>
<h4>⚡ Additional Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Lightweight & Fast — No bloat, minimal database queries, zero impact on page load speed</li>
<li>WordPress Native UI — Uses WP_List_Table for familiar admin experience with sorting, searching, pagination, and bulk actions</li>
<li>Multisite Compatible — Works on WordPress multisite installations</li>
<li>Translation Ready — Fully internationalized with text domain support</li>
<li>Regular Updates — Actively maintained and tested with latest WordPress versions</li>
<li>Attribution Option — Optionally display “Protected by eDarpan” badge on your site</li>
</ul>
<h4>🎯 Who Is This For?</h4>
<ul>
<li>Bloggers & Writers — Protect original articles from content scrapers</li>
<li>Photographers & Artists — Prevent image theft and unauthorized downloads</li>
<li>eCommerce Stores — Secure product descriptions and pricing information</li>
<li>Membership Sites — Restrict content access by IP or country</li>
<li>Corporate Websites — Intranet mode for internal-only access</li>
<li>Agencies — Manage multiple client sites with CSV import/export</li>
</ul>
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eDarpan: Website Protection

The most complete website protection plugin for WordPress. Block IPs, disable right-click, prevent copy-paste, block countries, stop spam comments, an …

Nurul Islam

IP & Country Blocker Lite is a comprehensive WordPress security plugin that provides multiple layers of protection for your website. Block unwanted visitors based on IP addresses or countries, and add an extra layer of security with two-factor authentication (2FA).
Security Features: 
* IP Address Blocking: Block or allow specific IP addresses, IP ranges, or subnets 
* Country-Based Blocking: Restrict access based on visitors’ countries 
* Two-Factor Authentication: Secure admin logins with email-based 2FA or authenticator apps 
* Recovery Codes: Backup access codes for account recovery 
* Emergency Recovery: Generate secure recovery URLs to disable the plugin if locked out 
* Advanced Security Dashboard: Monitor blocked attempts and security events
Key Benefits: 
* Protect against spam, bots, and malicious traffic 
* Prevent brute force attacks on admin login 
* Block entire countries or regions 
* Easy-to-use admin interface with real-time monitoring 
* Lightweight and fast performance 
* No external dependencies for core functionality
Easy Management: 
* One-click blocking/unblocking 
* Intuitive admin panel with tabbed interface 
* Real-time activity logs 
* Bulk operations support 
* Custom blocked page templates
Monitoring & Analytics: 
* Track blocked IP attempts 
* View country-wise access statistics 
* Monitor security events 
* Export blocking rules
Privacy & Compliance: 
* Uses free IP-API.com service for geolocation 
* No personal data storage 
* GDPR compliant 
* Respects user privacy
<h3>Data Collection & Privacy</h3>
For transparency, here’s what data the plugin collects and why:
<h3>Essential Data Collection (Always Required for Functionality):</h3>
<ul>
<li>
IP Addresses: Collected for security blocking and geolocation features
<ul>
<li>Purpose: Enable IP/country blocking, security monitoring, and access control</li>
<li>Storage: Temporary (not stored in database, only processed in memory)</li>
<li>Third Parties: Sent to IP-API.com for country lookup (free service)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Country Information: Derived from IP addresses via geolocation
<ul>
<li>Purpose: Enable country-based blocking and access statistics</li>
<li>Storage: Not stored permanently (only used for blocking decisions)</li>
<li>Third Parties: Retrieved from IP-API.com (free geolocation service)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Optional Data Collection (Only with User Consent):</h3>
<ul>
<li>
Plugin Usage Statistics: Anonymous plugin performance data
<ul>
<li>Purpose: Improve plugin quality and fix bugs</li>
<li>Data Collected: Plugin version, WordPress version, PHP version, activation date</li>
<li>Storage: Remote server (only if user consents)</li>
<li>Privacy: Completely anonymous, no personal identifiers</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
User Feedback: Plugin reviews and feedback submissions
<ul>
<li>Purpose: Understand user needs and improve features</li>
<li>Data Collected: Feedback text, rating, plugin version, PHP version</li>
<li>Storage: Remote server (only if user consents)</li>
<li>Privacy: Anonymous feedback, no personal data required</li>
<li>Privacy Policy: http://codecanvasbd/privacy-policy</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Data Collection Controls:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Consent Required: Optional data collection requires explicit user consent</li>
<li>Easy Opt-out: Users can decline consent at any time</li>
<li>No Automatic Collection: No data sent without user permission</li>
<li>Transparent Process: Clear consent modal explains what data is collected</li>
</ul>
<h3>Third-Party Services:</h3>
<ul>
<li>
IP-API.com: Free geolocation service for country detection
<ul>
<li>Data sent: Visitor IP addresses</li>
<li>Purpose: Determine visitor country for blocking features</li>
<li>Privacy: IP-API.com privacy policy applies</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Remote Analytics Server (optional, consent required):
<ul>
<li>Data sent: Anonymous usage statistics</li>
<li>Purpose: Plugin improvement and support</li>
<li>Privacy: No personal data, fully anonymous</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>GDPR Compliance:</h3>
<ul>
<li>✅ No personal data storage without consent</li>
<li>✅ Clear consent mechanisms</li>
<li>✅ Easy opt-out options</li>
<li>✅ Transparent data practices</li>
<li>✅ Data minimization principles</li>
</ul>
<h4>Main Features</h4>
IP & Country Blocking: 
* Block specific IP addresses or ranges (CIDR notation supported) 
* Block entire countries or allow only specific countries 
* Whitelist important IPs for access 
* Real-time blocking with immediate effect
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): 
* Email-based 2FA for easy setup 
* Authenticator app support (Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.) 
* Recovery codes for account access 
* Secure code generation and validation 
* Admin email verification
Emergency Recovery System: 
* Generate secure recovery URLs to disable plugin if locked out 
* Time-limited recovery hashes (24 hours expiration) 
* One-click plugin deactivation via recovery URL 
* Secure hash verification to prevent unauthorized access
Admin Interface: 
* Modern, responsive dashboard 
* Tabbed navigation for easy access 
* Real-time statistics and charts 
* Activity logs with filtering 
* Bulk operations for efficiency
Security Monitoring: 
* Track blocked access attempts 
* Country-wise visitor statistics 
* Failed login monitoring 
* Security event logging
Performance Optimized: 
* Lightweight codebase 
* Minimal database queries 
* Fast IP lookups 
* Caching support
<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin uses the IP-API.com service to detect the user’s location based on their IP address. 
– Service: IP-API.com (http://ip-api.com) 
– Purpose: IP geolocation for country-based blocking 
– Data Sent: User’s IP address only 
– Privacy Policy: http://ip-api.com/docs/legal 
– Data Storage: No personal data is stored by this plugin
The plugin works without this service but country blocking features will be limited.
<h3>Support</h3>
For support, bug reports, or feature requests: 
– WordPress.org Support Forum: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/ip-blocker-lite/ 
– GitHub Issues: Report bugs and request features 
– Email: Contact through WordPress.org profile
<h3>Contributing</h3>
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit pull requests or open issues on GitHub.
<h3>Credits</h3>
<ul>
<li>Developer: Nurul Islam (faqnurul)</li>
<li>Icons: Dashicons (WordPress)</li>
<li>Geolocation: IP-API.com (free tier)</li>
<li>Charts: Chart.js library</li>
</ul>
<h3>License</h3>
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. 
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Take control of your website’s security and protect it from unwanted visitors with IP & Country Blocker Lite!

IP & Country Blocker Lite

Advanced WordPress security plugin with IP/country blocking and two-factor authentication for comprehensive website protection.

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