WordPress plugin comparison
Defyn Security Manager vs HTTP Auth
At a glance
- HTTP Auth has more active installs: 6K+, against 30+ for Defyn Security Manager.
- On a typical day, HTTP Auth is downloaded about 107 times, Defyn Security Manager about 6.
- Defyn Security Manager has no reviews yet.
- Defyn Security Manager was updated more recently: Oct 16, 2026, against Jul 22, 2025 for HTTP Auth.
- Defyn Security Manager is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for HTTP Auth.
- HTTP Auth has been around longer: since 2016, against 2026 for Defyn Security Manager.
Line by line
HTTP Auth leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Defyn Security Manager |  HTTP Auth |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #24,609 | #2,759 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 6K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 109 | 3.3K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.2(6) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.19 | ×0.33 |
| Last release | 24 days ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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