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Frontend HTTP Auth Protection

v0.1

by Prashant Baldha · updated 10 years ago

Frontend HTTP Authentication Protection makes private front part of your website. When web developer like to give demo of website to end client before …

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Rank
#23,282
Down281 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 36
30+ reported · High
Total downloads
3K
3,026 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +25% (30d)·Toward 40+ · ETA unknown

Frontend HTTP Auth Protection at a glance

Frontend HTTP Auth Protection is a WordPress plugin by Prashant Baldha with 30+ active installs, the #23,282 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.1 came out on Apr 1, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 39 plugins tagged “auth”, it ranks #11. It was first released in 2016.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

78 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Frontend HTTP Auth Protection Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.0246Oct 10Oct 15Oct 20Oct 25Oct 29Nov 3Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateFrontend HTTP Auth Protection
Nov 8, 20261
Nov 7, 20264
Nov 6, 20264
Nov 5, 20264
Nov 4, 20264
Nov 3, 20267
Nov 2, 20262
Nov 1, 20263
Oct 31, 20263
Oct 30, 20260
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20263
Oct 27, 20264
Oct 26, 20266
Oct 25, 20261
Oct 24, 20263
Oct 23, 20262
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20262
Oct 20, 20263
Oct 19, 20263
Oct 18, 20262
Oct 17, 20263
Oct 16, 20261
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20262
Oct 13, 20262
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20265

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 36 · -2.7% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.3636.537Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 202636
Nov 8, 202637
Nov 7, 202637
Nov 5, 202636
Nov 4, 202636
Nov 3, 202636
Nov 2, 202636
Nov 1, 202636
Oct 31, 202636
Oct 30, 202636
Oct 29, 202637
Oct 28, 202636
Oct 27, 202637

Rank over time

#23,282 · up 35 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 9 days across 1 series.#23K#23.1K#23.2K#23.3KOct 27Oct 29Nov 2Nov 4Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#23,282
Nov 8, 2026#23,001
Nov 7, 2026#23,018
Nov 4, 2026#23,328
Nov 3, 2026#23,288
Nov 2, 2026#23,259
Oct 30, 2026#23,102
Oct 29, 2026#23,060
Oct 27, 2026#23,317

Growth %

Average -0.21% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-2%0%2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-2.70%
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026+1.39%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026-2.70%
Oct 29, 2026+2.78%
Oct 28, 2026-2.70%

Active installs band

30+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.293031Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 202630+
Nov 8, 202630+
Nov 7, 202630+
Nov 6, 202630+
Nov 5, 202630+
Nov 4, 202630+
Nov 3, 202630+
Nov 2, 202630+
Nov 1, 202630+
Oct 31, 202630+
Oct 30, 202630+
Oct 29, 202630+
Oct 28, 202630+
Oct 27, 202630+

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Change log

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  1. Downloads +40%
    • Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v0.1100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
0.1
Requires WordPress
3.3.0
Tested up to
4.7.39
Requires PHP
–
First released
Apr 1, 2016
Last updated
Apr 1, 2016
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Frontend HTTP Auth Protection

How many websites use Frontend HTTP Auth Protection?

Frontend HTTP Auth Protection is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,282 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Frontend HTTP Auth Protection been downloaded?

3,026 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats

When was Frontend HTTP Auth Protection last updated?

Version 0.1 came out on Apr 1, 2016 (10 years ago).

Is Frontend HTTP Auth Protection compatible with the latest WordPress?

Frontend HTTP Auth Protection’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.

Is Frontend HTTP Auth Protection still maintained?

Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Frontend HTTP Auth Protection have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Frontend HTTP Auth Protection?

The plugins most like Frontend HTTP Auth Protection, by the tags they share, are Security Optimizer (1M+), Limit Login Attempts Security (1M+) and Kadence Security (700K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

1 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★

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Frontend HTTP Auth Protection
Estimated installs≈ 36
Reported installs30+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads3K
AuthorPrashant Baldha
First releasedApr 1, 2016
Version0.1
Requires WP3.3.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedApr 1, 2016

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