We'll create fresh WordPress site with <.htaccess> IP block installed. You have 20 minutes to test the plugin after that site we'll be deleted.
Utilising Apache server to block IP addresses should reduce the load on php and/or mySql servers. As this plugin will eliminate the need to process HTTP requests and then matching the referrer IP address with blacklist stored on mySql.
This plugin can also integrate with Wordfence Security (if installed) to import blocked IPs from Wordfence and also block IPs on Wordfence.
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