This plugin is for site administrators who wish to restrict access to their website for visitors originating from Russia and Belarus. It provides a method to implement a digital sanction by blocking content and presenting a customizable message about the ongoing conflict.

IP-Based Blocking: The tool uses a local database of IP address ranges to identify and block traffic from the specified countries. It operates directly on your server without requiring external API calls.

Customizable Response: You can configure the action taken when a visitor is blocked. Options include showing a 403 error, redirecting to another URL, or displaying a specific page with your own message.

Local Operation: All data processing happens on your own web server. The plugin does not send visitor data to external services, which can be relevant for privacy compliance.

SEO Consideration: The blocking mechanism is designed not to affect search engine crawlers, aiming to prevent negative impacts on your site's search rankings.

Caching Incompatibility: For the blocking to function correctly, you typically need to disable other plugins that serve cached pages, as they can bypass the IP check.