Firebase Authentication
v1.7.2by miniOrange · updated 2 months ago
This plugin allows login into WordPress using Firebase user credentials and maps Firebase user data to WordPress user profile.
- Rank
- #9,425
- Down8 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 453
- 400+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 29.8K
- 29,782 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 20 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Firebase Authentication at a glance
Firebase Authentication is a WordPress plugin by miniOrange with 400+ active installs, the #9,425 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 17 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 20 reviews. Version 1.7.2 came out on Aug 25, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 12 plugins tagged “WooCommerce Integration”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats500 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Firebase Authentication |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 19 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 14 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 453 · -1.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 453 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 453 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 453 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 452 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 454 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 455 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 456 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 454 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 455 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 457 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 454 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 460 |
Rank over time
#9,425 · down 32 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #9,425 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #9,417 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #9,410 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #9,392 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #9,404 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #9,384 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #9,359 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #9,355 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #9,386 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #9,377 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #9,351 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #9,398 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #9,393 |
Growth %
Average -0.13% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.22% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.44% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.44% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.44% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.66% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.30% |
Active installs band
400+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 400+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #9398 → #9392Downloads +44.8%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.758%
- v1.642%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★20 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.7.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.6
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Nov 11, 2019
- Last updated
- Aug 25, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Firebase Authentication
How many websites use Firebase Authentication?
Firebase Authentication is active on 400+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #9,425 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Firebase Authentication been downloaded?
29,782 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 17 times. See download stats
When was Firebase Authentication last updated?
Version 1.7.2 came out on Aug 25, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Firebase Authentication compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Firebase Authentication still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Firebase Authentication have?
4.0 out of 5 from 20 reviews on WordPress.org. 70% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Firebase Authentication?
The plugins most like Firebase Authentication, by the tags they share, are Limit Login Attempts (300K+), WPS Limit Login (100K+) and Google Authenticator (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
20 reviews
- 5 stars: 14 reviews, 70%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 5%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 5%
- 1 stars: 4 reviews, 20%
- Positive
- 75%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 25%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 453 |
| Reported installs | 400+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 20 |
| Total downloads | 29.8K |
| Author | miniOrange |
| First released | Nov 11, 2019 |
| Version | 1.7.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.6 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Aug 25, 2026 |
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