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HTTP Digest Authentication

v1.2.1

by Jesin A · updated 9 years ago

Protect your wp-login.php page with HTTP Digest Authentication without the need of adding web server modules or changing config files.

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Rank
#32,584
Up90 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 16
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
5.3K
5,277 all-time
Rating
4.0/5
5 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +100% (30d)·Toward 20+ · ETA unknown

HTTP Digest Authentication at a glance

HTTP Digest Authentication is a WordPress plugin by Jesin A with 10+ active installs, the #32,584 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.2.1 came out on Nov 25, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 8 plugins tagged “authenticate”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2013.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

30 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
HTTP Digest Authentication Compare series
Downloads over time: 21 days across 1 series.024Oct 9Oct 12Oct 16Oct 19Oct 22Oct 26Oct 29Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateHTTP Digest Authentication
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20262
Oct 27, 20261
Oct 26, 20262
Oct 25, 20261
Oct 24, 20262
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20264
Oct 19, 20262
Oct 18, 20261
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20263
Oct 14, 20260
Oct 13, 20263
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20262
Oct 9, 20262

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 16 · 0.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 11 days across 1 series.151617Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202616
Nov 7, 202616
Nov 5, 202616
Nov 4, 202616
Nov 3, 202616
Nov 2, 202616
Nov 1, 202616
Oct 31, 202616
Oct 30, 202616
Oct 29, 202616
Oct 28, 202616

Rank over time

#32,584 · up 128 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 10 days across 1 series.#32.5K#33KOct 28Oct 30Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#32,584
Nov 7, 2026#32,674
Nov 6, 2026#33,142
Nov 5, 2026#33,145
Nov 4, 2026#32,317
Nov 2, 2026#33,207
Oct 31, 2026#32,895
Oct 30, 2026#32,828
Oct 29, 2026#32,190
Oct 28, 2026#32,712

Growth %

Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 10 days across 1 series.-1%0%1%Oct 29Oct 31Nov 3Nov 5Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
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Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #32712 → #33145
    • Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35

Versions in use

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

  • v1.2100%

Rating trend

4.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.2.1
Requires WordPress
3.1.0
Tested up to
4.9.35
Requires PHP
–
First released
Oct 16, 2013
Last updated
Nov 25, 2017
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about HTTP Digest Authentication

How many websites use HTTP Digest Authentication?

HTTP Digest Authentication 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 #32,584 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has HTTP Digest Authentication been downloaded?

5,277 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats

When was HTTP Digest Authentication last updated?

Version 1.2.1 came out on Nov 25, 2017 (8 years ago).

Is HTTP Digest Authentication compatible with the latest WordPress?

HTTP Digest Authentication’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 HTTP Digest Authentication still maintained?

Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does HTTP Digest Authentication have?

4.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 60% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to HTTP Digest Authentication?

The plugins most like HTTP Digest Authentication, by the tags they share, are WPS Hide Login (2M+), Limit Login Attempts (300K+) and LoginPress (200K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.0

★★★★★

5 reviews

  • 5 stars: 3 reviews, 60%
  • 4 stars: 1 reviews, 20%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 20%
Positive
80%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
20%1–2★
  • About 1 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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HTTP Digest Authentication
Estimated installs≈ 16
Reported installs10+
Rating4.0
Reviews5
Total downloads5.3K
AuthorJesin A
First releasedOct 16, 2013
Version1.2.1
Requires WP3.1.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedNov 25, 2017

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