Block External Requestsv3.2.2
Speed up WordPress admin by blocking slow or unwanted external HTTP requests. Manage hosts in Settings → Blocked Requests.
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ReqLockv1.0.0
Block external & slow third-party requests in WordPress — for resilience, performance, privacy, and offline development. One master switch.
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Scans and blocks unreachable or unwanted external HTTP requests to dramatically optimize WordPress loading speed on restricted networks.
ROB (rat out blocker)v1.1.1
Restrict execution of certain external requests with partial url or even regex to prevent personal data leakage (as example)
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SF GeoGuardv1.0.0
Country-based access control for WordPress. Restrict access by country, whitelist IP addresses and reduce unwanted traffic.
Use geo blocking to block or allow countries, with Cloudflare or a free local GeoIP database and Test Mode to check your rules.
Monitor and control outgoing HTTP requests, reduce admin bloat, and improve site speed on networks with limited international connectivity.