WP Admin Basic Auth
v1.0by Stocker_jp · updated 13 years ago
Enabling this plugin allows you to set up Basic authentication on your admin page using your WordPress user name and password.
- Rank
- #4,598
- Down4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2,420
- 2K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.8K
- 6,786 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Admin Basic Auth at a glance
WP Admin Basic Auth is a WordPress plugin by Stocker_jp with 2K+ active installs, the #4,598 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times, 14% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Aug 23, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 1,821 plugins tagged “security”, it ranks #123. 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 stats234 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Admin Basic Auth |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2,423 · -0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2,423 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,428 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2,424 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2,423 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,427 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2,423 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,423 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2,423 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2,423 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2,425 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2,424 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2,424 |
Rank over time
#4,598 · up 49 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,598 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,594 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,598 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,597 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,596 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,596 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,595 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,595 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,599 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,601 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,607 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,618 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,614 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,647 |
Growth %
Average -0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.21% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.17% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.17% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
2K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2K+ |
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%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 23, 2013
- Last updated
- Aug 23, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Admin Basic Auth
How many websites use WP Admin Basic Auth?
WP Admin Basic Auth is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,598 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Admin Basic Auth been downloaded?
6,786 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times. See download stats
When was WP Admin Basic Auth last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Aug 23, 2013 (13 years ago). See every release
Is WP Admin Basic Auth compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Admin Basic Auth’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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.
Does WP Admin Basic Auth have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for WP Admin Basic Auth. See its security record
Is WP Admin Basic Auth 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 WP Admin Basic Auth have?
No one has reviewed WP Admin Basic Auth on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP Admin Basic Auth?
The plugins most like WP Admin Basic Auth, by the tags they share, are Admin Menu Editor (300K+), Login by Auth0 (10K+) and Lockdown WP Admin (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2,420 |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 6.8K |
| Author | Stocker_jp |
| First released | Aug 23, 2013 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 23, 2013 |
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