WordPress plugin comparison
MW Auth vs WP BASIC Auth
At a glance
- WP BASIC Auth has more active installs: 3K+, against 40+ for MW Auth.
- On a typical day, WP BASIC Auth is downloaded about 32 times, MW Auth about 3.
- MW Auth is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 3.6 from 7 reviews.
- WP BASIC Auth was updated more recently: Nov 22, 2022, against May 31, 2014 for MW Auth.
- WP BASIC Auth is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.1.16, against 3.9.40 for MW Auth.
Line by line
WP BASIC Auth leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  MW Auth |  WP BASIC Auth |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #22,322 | #3,766 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 34 | 716 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 3.6(7) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 3.9.40 | 6.1.16 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.02 |
| Last release | 12 years ago | 4 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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