Client Certificate Authentication
v1.0.2by MarioLipinski · updated 13 years ago
Authenticating with a SSL Client Certificate by using the email address. Optionally, new accounts can be created with the name from the certificate.
- Rank
- #32,461
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.5K
- 3,456 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Client Certificate Authentication at a glance
Client Certificate Authentication is a WordPress plugin by MarioLipinski with 10+ active installs, the #32,461 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.2 came out on Jul 17, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 95 plugins tagged “ssl”, it ranks #51. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats22 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Client Certificate Authentication |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#32,461 · up 565 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #32,461 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #32,897 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #32,427 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #32,934 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #33,185 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #33,075 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #33,041 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #33,055 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #33,026 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% 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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 14, 2013
- Last updated
- Jul 17, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Client Certificate Authentication
How many websites use Client Certificate Authentication?
Client Certificate Authentication is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #32,461 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Client Certificate Authentication been downloaded?
3,456 times in total since 2013.
When was Client Certificate Authentication last updated?
Version 1.0.2 came out on Jul 17, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Client Certificate Authentication compatible with the latest WordPress?
Client Certificate Authentication’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 Client Certificate Authentication still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Client Certificate Authentication have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Client Certificate Authentication?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 3.5K |
| Author | MarioLipinski |
| First released | Jul 14, 2013 |
| Version | 1.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 17, 2013 |
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