htaccess protect
v0.7.0by zoltanlaczko · updated 4 years ago
htaccess protect - Protect your wordpress login or admin pages with password.
- Rank
- #7,678
- Up7 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 760
- 700+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 11.5K
- 11,512 all-time
- Rating
- 3.7/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
htaccess protect at a glance
htaccess protect is a WordPress plugin by zoltanlaczko with 700+ active installs, the #7,678 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 43% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 0.7.0 came out on Jan 23, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.9.20. Among the 3 plugins tagged “htpasswd”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats95 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | htaccess protect |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 760 · -6.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 760 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 759 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 758 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 760 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 767 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 760 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 759 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 760 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 759 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 763 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 767 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 767 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 812 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 812 |
Rank over time
#7,678 · down 28 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #7,678 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #7,685 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,702 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,683 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,685 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,643 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,697 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,698 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,684 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,689 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,667 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,647 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,664 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,657 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,650 |
Growth %
Average -0.47% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | +0.13% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.13% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.26% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.92% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.13% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.13% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.52% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.52% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -5.54% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
700+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 800+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #7657 → #7643Installs 800+ → 700+
- Tested up to 5.9.19 → 5.9.20
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.796%
- Other4.5%
Rating trend
3.7★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.7.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 5.9.20
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- May 29, 2020
- Last updated
- Jan 23, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about htaccess protect
How many websites use htaccess protect?
htaccess protect is active on 700+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,678 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has htaccess protect been downloaded?
11,512 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was htaccess protect last updated?
Version 0.7.0 came out on Jan 23, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is htaccess protect compatible with the latest WordPress?
htaccess protect’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.9.20, 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 htaccess protect still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does htaccess protect have?
3.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 67% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to htaccess protect?
The plugins most like htaccess protect, by the tags they share, are Jetpack Protect (100K+), Security Optimizer (1M+) and Limit Login Attempts Security (1M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.7
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 33%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 33%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 760 |
| Reported installs | 700+ |
| Rating | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 11.5K |
| Author | zoltanlaczko |
| First released | May 29, 2020 |
| Version | 0.7.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Jan 23, 2022 |
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