SN Extend Authentication
v1.3by pgautam · updated 13 years ago
This plugin allows admin to disable anonymous (non authenticated users) browsing of selective posts, pages, feeds or complete WordPress site.
- Rank
- #47,600
- Down7,168 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.7K
- 2,664 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
SN Extend Authentication at a glance
SN Extend Authentication is a WordPress plugin by pgautam with 10+ active installs, the #47,600 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.3 came out on Jan 3, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. Among the 44 plugins tagged “accessible”, it ranks #31. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats33 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | SN Extend Authentication |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -20.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#47,600 · down 12,668 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #47,600 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #40,432 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #41,946 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #45,356 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #46,762 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #35,898 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #42,674 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #35,773 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #34,932 |
Growth %
Average -1.84% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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
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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.
- v1.3100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 3.7.41
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 10, 2013
- Last updated
- Jan 3, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about SN Extend Authentication
How many websites use SN Extend Authentication?
SN Extend 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 #47,600 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has SN Extend Authentication been downloaded?
2,664 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was SN Extend Authentication last updated?
Version 1.3 came out on Jan 3, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is SN Extend Authentication compatible with the latest WordPress?
SN Extend Authentication’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, 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 SN Extend Authentication still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does SN Extend Authentication have?
5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to SN Extend Authentication?
The plugins most like SN Extend Authentication, by the tags they share, are Google Authenticator (20K+), FluentAuth (10K+) and Two Factor (2FA) Authentication via Email (9K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 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 | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 2.7K |
| Author | pgautam |
| First released | May 10, 2013 |
| Version | 1.3 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 3, 2014 |
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