OAuth.php
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OAuth.php shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where OAuth.php stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| oauth | >100 |
| social | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About OAuth.php
From the official readme · v1.1Description
An open protocol to allow secure API authorization in a simple and standard method from desktop and web applications.
Installation
- Upload
/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
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FAQ
OAuth.php: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is OAuth.php free?
Yes. OAuth.php is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is OAuth.php safe to use in 2026?
OAuth.php shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use OAuth.php?
OAuth.php is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,260 times since it launched in October 2011. It was downloaded 32 times in the last 30 days.
Does OAuth.php work with WordPress 7.1?
OAuth.php is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was OAuth.php last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on October 13, 2011 (15 years ago).
Who makes OAuth.php?
OAuth.php is developed and maintained by kowack.
What are the best alternatives to OAuth.php?
The most popular alternatives to OAuth.php are JWT Authentication for WP R… (60K+ installs), Gmail SMTP (10K+ installs) and Login for Google Apps (10K+ installs).
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