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WP Basic Authentication

2K+ installs · #4,224 most popular

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Closest match
Google Authenticator
Shares 1 of WP Basic Authentication's 3 tags.
Most installed
Google Authenticator
20K+ active installs.
Best rated
Google Authenticator
4.3 out of 5 from 135 reviews.
Most recently updated
Biometric Authentication
Updated on Oct 31, 2026.
  1. Google Authenticator

    by Ivan

    Google Authenticator for your WordPress blog.

    Installs
    20K+
    Rank
    #1,151
    Rating
    4.3(135)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  2. Two Factor (2FA) Authentication via Email

    by Sully

    Enable one-click login with this WordPress Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) plugin, utilizing email for added security.

    Installs
    9K+
    Rank
    #2,174
    Rating
    5.0(4)
    Updated
    18 days ago

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  3. Duo Two-Factor Authentication

    by Duo Security

    Easily add Duo Security two-factor authentication to your WordPress website. Enable two-factor authentication for your admins and/or users.

    Installs
    3K+
    Rank
    #4,010
    Rating
    3.7(39)
    Updated
    1 year ago

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  4. 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.

    Installs
    3K+
    Rank
    #3,766
    Rating
    3.6(7)
    Updated
    4 years ago

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  5. HivePress Authentication

    by HivePress

    Allow users to sign in via third-party services.

    Installs
    1K+
    Rank
    #5,891
    Rating
    5.0(1)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  6. Easy Basic Authentication

    by Matteo Enna

    Secure your WordPress site with easy and effective basic authentication. Restrict access, monitor attempts, and enhance security.

    Installs
    800+
    Rank
    #7,484
    Rating
    5.0(3)
    Updated
    1 month ago

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  7. HTTP Authentication

    by Daniel Westermann-Clark

    Use an external authentication source in WordPress.

    Installs
    600+
    Rank
    #8,315
    Rating
    5.0(1)
    Updated
    2 years ago

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  8. Firebase Authentication

    by miniOrange

    This plugin allows login into WordPress using Firebase user credentials and maps Firebase user data to WordPress user profile.

    Installs
    400+
    Rank
    #9,415
    Rating
    4.0(20)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  9. Remove Protected

    by Aubrey Portwood

    Small script that removes Protected: and Private: from titles of posts and pages that are password protected and private.

    Installs
    300+
    Rank
    #10,119
    Rating
    4.6(9)
    Updated
    9 years ago

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  10. HTTP Basic Auth

    by Grzegorz Rola

    Basic Auth for Wordpress.

    Installs
    200+
    Rank
    #12,602
    Rating
    1.0(1)
    Updated
    4 years ago

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  11. Biometric Authentication

    by Ivan Kristianto

    Passkeys are a safer and easier alternative to passwords. Simply use your fingerprint or face ID to log in with ease.

    Installs
    100+
    Rank
    #16,321
    Rating
    4.7(3)
    Updated
    8 days ago

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  12. Joomla to WP Migrated Users Authentication Plugin

    by lucky62

    A plugin to authenticate users migrated from Joomla/Mambo to Wordpress.

    Installs
    100+
    Rank
    #16,019
    Rating
    3.1(7)
    Updated
    15 years ago

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