# HTTP Basic Auth

> HTTP Basic Auth has 200+ active installs, a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews and 91 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** HTTP Basic Auth shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**With this plugin you can protect your WordPress installation with Basic Auth. Basic Auth can use custom password or WordPress users login data.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 10,116
- **Downloads (30 days):** 91 (+40% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 27, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.9.18
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.5+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Grzegorz Rola (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/grola/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/http-basic-auth/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [auth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/auth/) | #5 | 35 |
| [Basic auth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/basic-auth/) | #3 | 10 |
| [http auth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/http-auth/) | #3 | 4 |
| [http basic auth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/http-basic-auth/) | #1 | 1 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,571 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| auth | >100 | 1,333 |
| Basic auth | >100 | 350 |
| http auth | >100 | 1,057 |
| http basic auth | >100 | 305 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 76.7%
- 1.0: 23.3%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [authLdap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/authldap/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (19) | Jul 12, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 2 | [WP BASIC Auth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-basic-auth/) | 3K+ | 3.6/5 (7) | Nov 22, 2022 | 34/100 |
| 3 | [WP Cron HTTP Auth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-cron-http-auth/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (17) | Aug 9, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [WP Cassify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-cassify/) | 800+ | 5/5 (16) | Jun 17, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 6 | [Login via Yandex – вход через Яндекс ID](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-via-yandex/) | 100+ | 5/5 (5) | Sep 3, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 7 | [VA Simple Basic Auth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/va-simple-basic-auth/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 25, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 8 | [Wp Auth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-auth/) | 60+ | — | Oct 14, 2012 | 25/100 |
| 9 | [Password Protect Staging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/password-protect-staging/) | 40+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 16, 2014 | 31/100 |
| 10 | [MW Auth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mw-auth/) | 40+ | 5/5 (2) | May 31, 2014 | 31/100 |
| 11 | [Frontend HTTP Auth Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/frontend-http-authentication-protection/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 1, 2016 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is HTTP Basic Auth safe to use in 2026?
HTTP Basic Auth shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 1/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use HTTP Basic Auth?
HTTP Basic Auth is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,116 times since it launched in May 2018. It was downloaded 91 times in the last 30 days.

### Does HTTP Basic Auth work with WordPress 7.1?
HTTP Basic Auth is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.18, 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 Basic Auth need?
HTTP Basic Auth requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was HTTP Basic Auth last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on February 27, 2022 (5 years ago).

### Who makes HTTP Basic Auth?
HTTP Basic Auth is developed and maintained by Grzegorz Rola.

### What are the best alternatives to HTTP Basic Auth?
The most popular alternatives to HTTP Basic Auth are authLdap (4K+ installs), WP BASIC Auth (3K+ installs) and WP Cron HTTP Auth (1K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/http-basic-auth/ · Generated 2026-09-26 15:22 UTC by PageForge