# HTTP Auth

> HTTP Auth has 6K+ active installs, a 4.2/5 rating from 6 reviews and 3.3K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 47/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** HTTP Auth works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 6K+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.

**Provides comprehensive security during development by protecting your entire site and your admin pages from brute-force attacks.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 6K+
- **Total downloads:** 78,365
- **Downloads (30 days):** 3,324 (+9.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.2/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 47/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Jul 22, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sami Ahmed Siddiqui (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sasiddiqui/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/http-auth/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [brute attack](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/brute-attack/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Brute Force](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/brute-force/) | #9 | 115 |
| [http auth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/http-auth/) | #1 | 4 |
| [prevent-crawl](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/prevent-crawl/) | #1 | 1 |
| [restrict site](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/restrict-site/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| brute attack | #47 | 491 |
| Brute Force | >100 | 667 |
| http auth | #4 | 1,057 |
| prevent-crawl | #5 | 231 |
| restrict site | #71 | 1,940 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 87.9%
- 0.3: 12.1%

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is HTTP Auth safe to use in 2026?
HTTP Auth works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 6K+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use HTTP Auth?
HTTP Auth is active on 6K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 78,365 times since it launched in February 2016. It was downloaded 3,324 times in the last 30 days.

### Does HTTP Auth work with WordPress 7.1?
HTTP Auth is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does HTTP Auth need?
HTTP Auth requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was HTTP Auth last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on July 22, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes HTTP Auth?
HTTP Auth is developed and maintained by Sami Ahmed Siddiqui.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/http-auth/ · Generated 2026-09-26 14:43 UTC by PageForge