BL Country Blocker vs YB Country Blocker
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 5, 2026 for BL Country Blocker, Oct 13, 2026 for YB Country Blocker.
The short answer
- Only BL Country Blocker lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99/month for BL Country Blocker and $4.99/month for YB Country Blocker.
- BL Country Blocker lists 12 features YB Country Blocker’s listing doesn’t mention, including Auto-redirect, Blocklists, Bots.
Head to head
Momentum
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FREE
- · Block access by country
- · Country blacklist management
- · Country whitelist management
- · Custom no-access message
- · Limited to one country
- · Redirect by country list
STARTER
- · Block access by country
- · Country blacklist management
- · Country whitelist management
- · Custom no-access message
- · Limited to three countries
- · Redirect by country list
PRO
- · Block access by country
- · Country blacklist management
- · Country whitelist management
- · Custom no-access message
- · Redirect by country list
- · Unlimited blocks / redirects
Basic
- · 3 redirect rules
- · 7-day analytics
- · Block page customization
- · Unlimited block/allow rules
Pro
- · 90-day analytics
- · Everything in Basic
- · IP exemptions
- · Lead capture on the block page
- · Unlimited redirect rules
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureEasily block access from specific countries or redirect visitors to other sites based on their location. Enhance your store’s security, manage international traffic, and deliver tailored experiences for global audiences. Flexible rules let you restrict, allow, or redirect by country, supporting compliance and localization needs.
YB Country Blocker lets you control who can access your Shopify store by country. Block specific countries, or allow only the ones you choose. Blocked visitors see a customisable block page, with an optional opt-in form so they can hear from you when you ship to their region. Redirect visitors from specific countries to any URL. Exempt trusted IP addresses for your team or partners.
- Block access from selected countries to protect your store.
- Redirect visitors from specific countries for localized experience.
- Flexible allowlists and blocklists for precise control.
- Set up country-specific redirects in minutes without coding for localization.
- Block or redirect visitors based on their country
- Blacklist or whitelist mode for flexible country rules
- Customisable block page with colours, text, and custom CSS
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  BL Country Blocker |  YB Country Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | BL Country Blocker | YB Country Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 7 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | BL Country Blocker | YB Country Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $2.99/month(ahead) | $4.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 3 days | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | BL Country Blocker | YB Country Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #25 | #110 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Jun 16, 2025 | May 8, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | BACKLIP | Yewbridge Labs |
FAQ
BL Country Blocker and YB Country Blocker: common questions
- Is BL Country Blocker or YB Country Blocker cheaper?
- Only BL Country Blocker lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99/month for BL Country Blocker and $4.99/month for YB Country Blocker. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- BL Country Blocker lists 12 the others don’t mention, such as Auto-redirect, Blocklists, Bots, Countries. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Nov 5, 2026 for BL Country Blocker, Oct 13, 2026 for YB Country Blocker; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Nov 5, 2026 for BL Country Blocker, Oct 13, 2026 for YB Country Blocker. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.