# IPS Authentication Bridge

> IPS Authentication Bridge has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 45 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** IPS Authentication Bridge shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**The following software bridges WordPress to your IPS installation. It’s designed to offer your wordpress users and your IPS users a seamless login experience.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,505
- **Downloads (30 days):** 45 (+73.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.9.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 1, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** dancorbe (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dancorbe/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ips-auth-bridge/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [board](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/board/) | #10 | 10 |
| [invision](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/invision/) | #2 | 2 |
| [ips](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ips/) | #5 | 5 |
| [power](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/power/) | #5 | 5 |
| [powerboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/powerboard/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| board | >100 | 791 |
| invision | #9 | 10 |
| ips | >100 | 6,210 |
| power | >100 | 2,592 |
| powerboard | #1 | 1 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Mang Board](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mangboard/) | 8K+ | 3.7/5 (15) | Sep 25, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Notice Board – Easy Announcements and Notices](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-notice-board/) | 100+ | — | Aug 27, 2025 | 34/100 |
| 3 | [Animated Pinterest "Pin It" Button for Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/animated-pinterest-pin-it-button-for-images/) | 10+ | — | Apr 17, 2021 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [Digital Board](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/digital-board/) | 10+ | — | May 1, 2020 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [비바톤 – 익명 성인인증 (Anonymous Age Verification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bbaton-anonymous-age-verification/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 8, 2023 | 30/100 |
| 6 | [Video Forum / QA / Discussion Board](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/forum-qa-discussion-board/) | 10+ | — | Apr 21, 2024 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Pondol BBS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pondol-bbs/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Dec 29, 2014 | 30/100 |
| 8 | [The Board](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/the-board/) | 10+ | — | Sep 4, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Board Document Manager from CHUHPL](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/board-document-manager-from-chuhpl/) | 10+ | 1/5 (1) | Apr 24, 2023 | 18/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is IPS Authentication Bridge safe to use in 2026?
IPS Authentication Bridge shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use IPS Authentication Bridge?
IPS Authentication Bridge is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,505 times since it launched in August 2018. It was downloaded 45 times in the last 30 days.

### Does IPS Authentication Bridge work with WordPress 7.1?
IPS Authentication Bridge is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does IPS Authentication Bridge need?
IPS Authentication Bridge requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was IPS Authentication Bridge last updated?
The latest version, 0.9.0, was released on August 1, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes IPS Authentication Bridge?
IPS Authentication Bridge is developed and maintained by dancorbe.

### What are the best alternatives to IPS Authentication Bridge?
The most popular alternatives to IPS Authentication Bridge are Mang Board (8K+ installs), Simple Notice Board (100+ installs) and Animated Pinterest "Pin It"… (10+ installs).


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