HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden header on a failed login
v1.0by atmosphear · updated 10 years ago
Send an "HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden" header on a failed login instead of the default "HTTP/1.1 200 OK"
- Rank
- #11,367
- Up2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 261
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.9K
- 2,853 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden header on a failed login at a glance
HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden header on a failed login is a WordPress plugin by atmosphear with 200+ active installs, the #11,367 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 17% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Mar 23, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 10 plugins tagged “fail2ban”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats102 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden header on a failed login |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 261 · -6.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 261 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 262 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 262 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 262 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 261 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 261 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 262 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 261 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 261 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 262 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 261 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 261 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 262 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 278 |
Rank over time
#11,367 · up 34 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #11,367 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #11,369 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #11,369 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #11,356 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #11,348 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #11,385 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #11,401 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #11,412 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #11,399 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #11,401 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #11,394 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #11,392 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #11,399 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #11,405 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #11,401 |
Growth %
Average -0.45% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.19% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.38% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.38% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.75% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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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
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0.0
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 23, 2016
- Last updated
- Mar 23, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden header on a failed login
How many websites use HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden header on a failed login?
HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden header on a failed login is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #11,367 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden header on a failed login been downloaded?
2,853 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden header on a failed login last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Mar 23, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden header on a failed login compatible with the latest WordPress?
HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden header on a failed login’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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/1.1 403 Forbidden header on a failed login 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 HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden header on a failed login have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to HTTP/1.1 403 Forbidden header on a failed login?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 261 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 2.9K |
| Author | atmosphear |
| First released | Mar 23, 2016 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 23, 2016 |
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