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Authentication Code

v1.2.1

by Mitch · updated 10 years ago

Adds an authentication field to your login form for better security.

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Rank
#18,055
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Active installs (est.)
≈ 82
80+ reported · High
Total downloads
7.8K
7,806 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +8.3% (30d)·Toward 90+ · ETA unknown

Authentication Code at a glance

Authentication Code is a WordPress plugin by Mitch with 80+ active installs, the #18,055 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 8% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.2.1 came out on Nov 1, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “authorization code”. It was first released in 2016.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

179 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Authentication Code Compare series
Downloads over time: 26 days across 1 series.510Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 22Oct 26Oct 30Nov 3Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateAuthentication Code
Nov 3, 202612
Nov 2, 202612
Nov 1, 20268
Oct 31, 20266
Oct 30, 20266
Oct 29, 20265
Oct 28, 20267
Oct 27, 202610
Oct 26, 20269
Oct 25, 20267
Oct 24, 20265
Oct 23, 20265
Oct 22, 20266
Oct 21, 20265
Oct 20, 20262
Oct 19, 20268
Oct 18, 20266
Oct 17, 20267
Oct 16, 20265
Oct 15, 20266
Oct 14, 20268
Oct 13, 20266
Oct 12, 20266
Oct 11, 20265
Oct 10, 20269
Oct 9, 20268

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 82 · -2.4% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.828384Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202682
Nov 7, 202684
Nov 5, 202684
Nov 4, 202684
Nov 3, 202684
Nov 2, 202683
Nov 1, 202683
Oct 31, 202683
Oct 30, 202683
Oct 29, 202683
Oct 28, 202683
Oct 27, 202684

Rank over time

#18,055 · down 189 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 9 days across 1 series.#17.9K#18KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#18,055
Nov 3, 2026#17,851
Nov 2, 2026#17,895
Nov 1, 2026#17,951
Oct 31, 2026#17,859
Oct 30, 2026#17,925
Oct 29, 2026#17,958
Oct 28, 2026#17,875
Oct 27, 2026#17,866

Growth %

Average -0.20% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-2%0%2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-2.38%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026+1.21%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-1.19%

Active installs band

80+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.80Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202680+
Nov 7, 202680+
Nov 6, 202680+
Nov 5, 202680+
Nov 4, 202680+
Nov 3, 202680+
Nov 2, 202680+
Nov 1, 202680+
Oct 31, 202680+
Oct 30, 202680+
Oct 29, 202680+
Oct 28, 202680+
Oct 27, 202680+

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Change log

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    • Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.2100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.2.1
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
4.7.39
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jul 21, 2016
Last updated
Nov 1, 2016
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Authentication Code

How many websites use Authentication Code?

Authentication Code is active on 80+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,055 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Authentication Code been downloaded?

7,806 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats

When was Authentication Code last updated?

Version 1.2.1 came out on Nov 1, 2016 (10 years ago).

Is Authentication Code compatible with the latest WordPress?

Authentication Code’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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 Authentication Code still maintained?

Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Authentication Code have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Authentication Code?

The plugins most like Authentication Code, by the tags they share, are WPCode (3M+), Code Snippets (1M+) and Head & Footer Code (100K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

1 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★

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Authentication Code
Estimated installs≈ 82
Reported installs80+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads7.8K
AuthorMitch
First releasedJul 21, 2016
Version1.2.1
Requires WP3.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedNov 1, 2016

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