# Authentication Code

> Authentication Code has 80+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 165 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Authentication Code shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Authentication Code is a lightweight plugin which will add an authentication field to your login form for better security.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 80+
- **Total downloads:** 7,528
- **Downloads (30 days):** 165 (-3.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 1, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.37
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mitch (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/lowest/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/authentication-code/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [authentication code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/authentication-code/) | #1 | 1 |
| [authorization code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/authorization-code/) | #1 | 2 |
| [code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code/) | #64 | 228 |
| [pin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pin/) | #7 | 19 |
| [pin code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pin-code/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| authentication code | >100 | 2,649 |
| authorization code | >100 | 1,343 |
| code | >100 | 10,000 |
| pin | >100 | 1,025 |
| pin code | >100 | 701 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Authentication Code free?
Yes. Authentication Code is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Authentication Code safe to use in 2026?
Authentication Code shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Authentication Code?
Authentication Code is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,528 times since it launched in July 2016. It was downloaded 165 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Authentication Code work with WordPress 7.1?
Authentication Code is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.37, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Authentication Code last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on November 1, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Authentication Code?
Authentication Code is developed and maintained by Mitch.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/authentication-code/ · Generated 2026-09-29 21:48 UTC by PageForge