WordPress plugin comparison
HTTP Basic Auth vs WP Cron HTTP Auth
At a glance
- WP Cron HTTP Auth has more active installs: 1K+, against 200+ for HTTP Basic Auth.
- On a typical day, WP Cron HTTP Auth is downloaded about 43 times, HTTP Basic Auth about 4.
- WP Cron HTTP Auth is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 17 reviews, against 1.0 from 1 review.
- WP Cron HTTP Auth was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Feb 27, 2022 for HTTP Basic Auth.
- WP Cron HTTP Auth is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 5.9.20 for HTTP Basic Auth.
Line by line
WP Cron HTTP Auth leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  HTTP Basic Auth |  WP Cron HTTP Auth |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #12,602 | #6,514 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 86 | 922 |
| Rating | 1.0(1) | 5.0(17) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 5.9.20 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.63 |
| Last release | 4 years ago | 3 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 5.6.20 |
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