Proxy & VPN Blocker Premium 4.0.0p Release
We’re excited to announce Proxy & VPN Blocker Premium 4.0.0p – our biggest update yet!
What’s New
🔧 API Upgrade
We’ve upgraded the plugin to support proxycheck.io’s new v3 API, bringing you improved performance and reliability.
🎯 Granular Blocking Controls
Take precise control over what gets blocked:
- VPNs
- Proxies
- Hosting Providers
- Scrapers
- Compromised Servers
- Tor networks
Blocking Hosting Providers and known Scraper IPs is generally not recommended but these options are provided for those who would like to use it.
Important: Multiple detection types can trigger simultaneously. When this happens, the most restrictive action takes precedence over less restrictive ones.
Example scenario: You’ve configured a page with Captcha Challenge set to “Show to VPNs only.” However, if a VPN user visits and their IP is also flagged as a Compromised Server (or any other enabled detection type), they’ll see the block page instead of the captcha challenge.
Additional consideration: Since VPNs typically operate through hosting providers, enabling “Hosting Provider” detection will likely prevent VPN users from ever seeing your captcha challenge, they’ll go straight to the block page instead.
🔐 Enhanced Security
New HMAC Verification: Your data integrity is now protected with SHA-256 payload verification. Simply add your HMAC key from your proxycheck.io dashboard in the advanced settings, and we’ll automatically verify all results haven’t been tampered with.
✅ Improved API Key Management
We’ve fixed the UX issues you reported:
- Real-time validation: Keys are now verified before saving
- Clear feedback: Failed keys show an error message with red highlighting
- No more confusion: Only valid keys will show as “active and encrypted”
Why This Update Matters
This major version upgrade ensures compatibility with the latest proxycheck.io features while giving you more control and better security than ever before.
Ready to upgrade? Update to Proxy & VPN Blocker Premium 4.0.0p today and experience the next level of protection.