Authenticator
v1.3.1by Syde GmbH (formerly Inpsyde) · updated 9 months ago
This plugin allows you to make your WordPress site accessible to logged in users only.
- Rank
- #5,265
- Up6 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,630
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 101K
- 100,987 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 8 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Authenticator at a glance
Authenticator is a WordPress plugin by Syde GmbH (formerly Inpsyde) with 1K+ active installs, the #5,265 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 27 times, 46% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Version 1.3.1 came out on Jan 21, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 44 plugins tagged “accessible”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats691 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Authenticator |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 39 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 21 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,633 · -7.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,633 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,631 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,630 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,615 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,612 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,610 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,609 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,607 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,609 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,610 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,612 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,773 |
Rank over time
#5,265 · up 80 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #5,265 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #5,271 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #5,268 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #5,277 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #5,334 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #5,340 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #5,338 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #5,343 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #5,345 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #5,346 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #5,352 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #5,350 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #5,345 |
Growth %
Average -0.68% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.93% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.19% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.08% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #5350 → #5277
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.392%
- v1.25.6%
- Other2.7%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★8 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Aug 17, 2008
- Last updated
- Jan 21, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Authenticator
How many websites use Authenticator?
Authenticator is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,265 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Authenticator been downloaded?
100,987 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 27 times. See download stats
When was Authenticator last updated?
Version 1.3.1 came out on Jan 21, 2026 (9 months ago). See every release
Is Authenticator compatible with the latest WordPress?
Authenticator’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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.
Does Authenticator have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Authenticator up to date. See its security record
Is Authenticator still maintained?
Its last release was 9 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Authenticator have?
5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Authenticator?
The plugins most like Authenticator, by the tags they share, are Remove Dashboard Access (30K+) and Simple Membership After Login Redirection (10K+).
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
8 reviews
- 5 stars: 8 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,630 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 8 |
| Total downloads | 101K |
| Author | Syde GmbH (formerly Inpsyde) |
| First released | Aug 17, 2008 |
| Version | 1.3.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
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