BlockX 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 6, 2026 for BlockX Country Blocker, Oct 13, 2026 for YB Country Blocker.
The short answer
- Only BlockX Country Blocker lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.99/month for BlockX Country Blocker and $4.99/month for YB Country Blocker.
- BlockX Country Blocker lists 39 features YB Country Blocker’s listing doesn’t mention, including Analytics, App notifications, Auto-redirect.
Head to head
Block and Redirect Countries, Block States, Bots, IPs and More
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Canada
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free to install
- · Basic Visitor Analytics
- · Block or Redirect up to 2 Countries
- · Block up to 2 IP Addresses
- · Disable Copy, Cut & Paste
- · Disable Keyboard Shortcuts
- · Disable Right Click
Pro Protection
- · Block by States / Regions
- · Everything in Free PLUS
- · Fully customizable blocked page
- · IP Whitelist & Blacklist
- · Unlimited Country Blocking & Redirects
- · Unlimited IP Blocker (IPv4 and IPv6)
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 featureProtect your online store by blocking visitors based on country, state, IP address, IPv4, IPv6, VPN, proxy and bots. Create IP whitelists and blacklists, block IP ranges, redirect restricted visitors to a custom URL, and customize blocked pages with password protection.
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 fraud visitors accessing your store and visible your store only for select
- Redirect blocked country visitors to another URL if you don't want to display
- Customized settings for blocked pages, Block Bots, Create a blocked IP range
- Fraud protection on your store, Password protection on the blocked page
- 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 |  BlockX Country Blocker |  YB Country Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 644 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | −7 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 11 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 16% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, Canada | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | BlockX Country Blocker | YB Country Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 3.7 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 32 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | BlockX Country Blocker | YB Country Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $5.99/month | $4.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 10 days | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | BlockX Country Blocker | YB Country Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #53 | #110 |
| Shopify App Charts | #13 in Fraud | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jan 2, 2018 | May 8, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | ZendApps | Yewbridge Labs |
FAQ
BlockX Country Blocker and YB Country Blocker: common questions
- Is BlockX Country Blocker or YB Country Blocker cheaper?
- Only BlockX Country Blocker lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.99/month for BlockX 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?
- BlockX Country Blocker lists 39 the others don’t mention, such as Analytics, App notifications, Auto-redirect, Automated workflows. 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 6, 2026 for BlockX 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 6, 2026 for BlockX 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.