HELLDAP
v1.0by qoelhex · updated 13 years ago
Auth LDAP / AD, Simple as HELL !
- Rank
- #34,780
- Down1,025 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.1K
- 4,134 all-time
- Rating
- 3.7/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
HELLDAP at a glance
HELLDAP is a WordPress plugin by qoelhex with 10+ active installs, the #34,780 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Oct 1, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.6.2. Among the 17 plugins tagged “ldap”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats101 downloads · the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | HELLDAP |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · -11.8% in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#34,780 · down 389 in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #34,780 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #33,755 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #33,969 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #34,240 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #34,342 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #33,765 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #33,154 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #34,451 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #34,391 |
Growth %
Average -1.04% a day in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -6.25% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +6.67% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -11.77% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
See where HELLDAP ranks in search
Track this plugin to check its position for the searches you choose, daily, with an alert when it moves.
Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
3.7★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 0.71
- Tested up to
- 3.6.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 29, 2013
- Last updated
- Oct 1, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about HELLDAP
How many websites use HELLDAP?
HELLDAP is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #34,780 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has HELLDAP been downloaded?
4,134 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was HELLDAP last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Oct 1, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is HELLDAP compatible with the latest WordPress?
HELLDAP’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.6.2, 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 HELLDAP still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does HELLDAP have?
3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to HELLDAP?
The plugins most like HELLDAP, by the tags they share, are Active Directory Integration / LDAP Integration (4K+), WP BASIC Auth (3K+) and WP Cron HTTP Auth (1K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.7
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 33%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
Compare with competitors
Add up to 1 competitor. No account needed.
| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 4.1K |
| Author | qoelhex |
| First released | Sep 29, 2013 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 0.71 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 1, 2013 |
Alternatives to HELLDAP
Compare all alternativesPopular plugins with the same tags, the most in common first.

Active Directory Integration / LDAP Integration
by miniOrange
Active Directory Integration/LDAP Integration enables login & sync in WordPress with Active Directory/LDAP Directory credentials, 24/7 ACTIVE SUPPORT
- Rank
- #3,349
- Installs
- 4K+
- 4.9
WP BASIC Auth
by wokamoto
Enabling this plugin allows you to set up Basic authentication on your site using your WordPress's user name and password.
- Rank
- #3,764
- Installs
- 3K+
- 3.6

WP Cron HTTP Auth
by Jeff Starr
Enables WP Cron on sites using HTTP Authentication.
- Rank
- #6,496
- Installs
- 1K+
- 5.0
Simple LDAP Login
by Clifton Griffin
Integrating WordPress with LDAP shouldn't be difficult. Now it isn't. Simple LDAP Login provides all of the features, none of the hassles.
- Rank
- #5,588
- Installs
- 1K+
- 4.3
HTTP Basic Auth
by Grzegorz Rola
Basic Auth for Wordpress.
- Rank
- #12,596
- Installs
- 200+
- 1.0
Wp Auth
by ivansf
WP Auth is a set of tools to make your site new users friendly. It contains shortcodes and options that allows site owners to create registration and …
- Rank
- #19,299
- Installs
- 60+
Side by side:HELLDAP vs Active Directory Integration / LDAP IntegrationHELLDAP vs WP BASIC AuthHELLDAP vs WP Cron HTTP Auth