Admin Authentication
v1.4by Saad Amin · updated 9 years ago
2 step email authentication system for wordpress administrator .
- Rank
- #56,119
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 6
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.9K
- 1,926 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Admin Authentication at a glance
Admin Authentication is a WordPress plugin by Saad Amin with fewer than 10 active installs, the #56,119 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.4 came out on Jul 13, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.8.34. Among the 5 plugins tagged “2 step authentication”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats33 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Admin Authentication |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 6 · -14.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
Rank over time
#56,119 · up 1,599 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #56,119 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #55,193 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #61,363 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #57,354 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #65,216 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #71,255 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #64,926 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #69,632 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #57,718 |
Growth %
Average -1.18% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +10.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -50.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -71.43% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 4.8.33 → 4.8.34
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 4.8.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 11, 2017
- Last updated
- Jul 13, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Admin Authentication
How many websites use Admin Authentication?
Admin Authentication is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #56,119 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Admin Authentication been downloaded?
1,926 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Admin Authentication last updated?
Version 1.4 came out on Jul 13, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is Admin Authentication compatible with the latest WordPress?
Admin Authentication’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.34, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Admin Authentication still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Admin Authentication have?
No one has reviewed Admin Authentication on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Admin Authentication?
The plugins most like Admin Authentication, by the tags they share, are 2-Step Verification by BestWebSoft (200+), WP 2 Step Authentication (10+) and REVE Secure Two Factor Authentication (2FA) (fewer than 10). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 6 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.9K |
| Author | Saad Amin |
| First released | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Version | 1.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 13, 2017 |
Alternatives to Admin Authentication
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2-Step Verification by BestWebSoft
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Stronger security solution which protects your WordPress website from hacks and unauthorized login attempts.
- Rank
- #12,079
- Installs
- 200+
- 5.0
WP 2 Step Authentication
by Scriptonite
Simple 2 step authentication for the masses!
- Rank
- #40,887
- Installs
- 10+
- 1.0
REVE Secure Two Factor Authentication (2FA)
by revesecure
Two factor authentication by REVE Secure
- Rank
- #64,296
- Installs
- Fewer than 10
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