XMPP Authentication
v0.6by Jehan · updated 10 years ago
Allows users to authenticate without password via XMPP and for visitors to be filtered by XMPP verification.
- Rank
- #47,021
- Up149 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.1K
- 3,103 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
XMPP Authentication at a glance
XMPP Authentication is a WordPress plugin by Jehan with 10+ active installs, the #47,021 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.6 came out on Jan 15, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 8 plugins tagged “xmpp”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats49 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | XMPP Authentication |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -25.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#47,021 · down 9,738 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #47,021 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #47,170 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #42,175 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #42,983 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #38,617 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #45,465 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #45,467 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #47,130 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #36,821 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #37,283 |
Growth %
Average -2.37% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.85% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.25% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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.
- v0.6100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.6
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2.0
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 6, 2011
- Last updated
- Jan 15, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about XMPP Authentication
How many websites use XMPP Authentication?
XMPP 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 #47,021 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has XMPP Authentication been downloaded?
3,103 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was XMPP Authentication last updated?
Version 0.6 came out on Jan 15, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is XMPP Authentication compatible with the latest WordPress?
XMPP Authentication’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 XMPP Authentication 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 XMPP Authentication have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to XMPP Authentication?
The plugins most like XMPP Authentication, by the tags they share, are Google Authenticator (20K+), Two Factor (2FA) Authentication via Email (9K+) and Duo Two-Factor Authentication (3K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | 1 |
| Total downloads | 3.1K |
| Author | Jehan |
| First released | Aug 6, 2011 |
| Version | 0.6 |
| Requires WP | 3.2.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 15, 2016 |
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