WordPress plugin comparison
MW Auth vs VA Simple Basic Auth
At a glance
- VA Simple Basic Auth has more active installs: 60+, against 40+ for MW Auth.
- On a typical day, MW Auth is downloaded about 3 times, VA Simple Basic Auth about 2.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- VA Simple Basic Auth was updated more recently: Sep 25, 2016, against May 31, 2014 for MW Auth.
- VA Simple Basic Auth is tested with a newer WordPress: 4.6.30, against 3.9.40 for MW Auth.
- MW Auth has been around longer: since 2013, against 2014 for VA Simple Basic Auth.
Line by line
VA Simple Basic Auth leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  MW Auth |  VA Simple Basic Auth |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #22,322 | #19,309 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 34 | 71 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 3.9.40 | 4.6.30 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 12 years ago | 10 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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