WordPress plugin comparison
HTTP Auth vs Limit Login Attempts Security
At a glance
- Limit Login Attempts Security has more active installs: 1M+, against 6K+ for HTTP Auth.
- On a typical day, Limit Login Attempts Security is downloaded about 29,897 times, HTTP Auth about 107.
- Limit Login Attempts Security is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 1,489 reviews, against 4.2 from 6 reviews.
- Limit Login Attempts Security was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Jul 22, 2025 for HTTP Auth.
- Limit Login Attempts Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for HTTP Auth.
Line by line
Limit Login Attempts Security leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  HTTP Auth |  Limit Login Attempts Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,759 | #34 |
| Active installs | 6K+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.3K | 2.7M |
| Rating | 4.2(6) | 4.8(1.5K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 14% |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.33 | ×2.15 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 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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