My.htpasswd Generator Widget
A simple .htpasswd creator shortcode/widget
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My.htpasswd Generator Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.6 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where My.htpasswd Generator Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| change .htapasswd | #1 |
| htaccess | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
| widgets | >100 |
About My.htpasswd Generator Widget
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
You need to add a widget to help other developers. Here is a nice way to help some web developers.
Editing .htaccess is sometimes a headache to others. Here My .htpasswd Generator Widget helps you to add a .htpasswd protected folder with easy
You can easly configure this plugin to your site.
Any comments and suggestion are welcome.
Please mailme hello@vishnujayan.in
Installation
From your WordPress dashboard
1. Visit ‘Plugins > Add New’
2. Search for ‘My.htpasswd Generator Widget’
3. Activate My.htpasswd Generator Widget from your Plugins page.
4. Use shortcode [htpasswd] inside post or page
5. Or you can use htpasswd widget in any widget area
From WordPress.org
1. Download ‘My.htpasswd Generator Widget’
2. Upload the ‘my-htpasswd-generator-widget’ directory to your ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory, using your favorite method (ftp, sftp, scp, etc…)
3. Activate My.htpasswd Generator Widget from your Plugins page.
4. Use shortcode [htpasswd] inside post or page
5. Or you can use htpasswd widget in any widget area
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FAQ
My.htpasswd Generator Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is My.htpasswd Generator Widget free?
Yes. My.htpasswd Generator Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is My.htpasswd Generator Widget safe to use in 2026?
My.htpasswd Generator Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use My.htpasswd Generator Widget?
My.htpasswd Generator Widget is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,564 times since it launched in May 2017. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.
Does My.htpasswd Generator Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
My.htpasswd Generator Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was My.htpasswd Generator Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on May 23, 2017 (9 years ago).
Who makes My.htpasswd Generator Widget?
My.htpasswd Generator Widget is developed and maintained by Vishnu Jayan.
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