# WP Admin Basic Auth

> WP Admin Basic Auth has 2K+ active installs and 185 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Admin Basic Auth shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 2K+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**Enabling this plugin allows you to set up Basic authentication on your admin page using your WordPress user name and password.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 2K+
- **Total downloads:** 6,406
- **Downloads (30 days):** 185 (+9.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 23, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Stocker_jp (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/natsuki1982/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-admin-basic-auth/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,571 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| security | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wordfence/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (5,009) | Sep 8, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 2 | [Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/really-simple-ssl/) | 3M+ | 4.9/5 (8,865) | Sep 15, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 3 | [Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack/) | 3M+ | 3.7/5 (2,407) | Sep 10, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 4 | [Hostinger Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hostinger/) | 3M+ | 3.5/5 (40) | Sep 22, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 5 | [Limit Login Attempts Security – Login Security, 2FA, Firewall, Brute Force Prevention](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/limit-login-attempts-reloaded/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,483) | Sep 23, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 6 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Aug 19, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 7 | [Security Optimizer – The All-In-One Protection Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sg-security/) | 1M+ | 4.5/5 (157) | Aug 28, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 8 | [Safe SVG](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/safe-svg/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (79) | Sep 22, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 9 | [ManageWP Worker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/worker/) | 1M+ | 4.6/5 (679) | Aug 21, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 10 | [All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-wp-security-and-firewall/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,717) | Sep 17, 2026 | 94/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Admin Basic Auth safe to use in 2026?
WP Admin Basic Auth shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 2K+ sites and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Admin Basic Auth?
WP Admin Basic Auth is active on 2K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,406 times since it launched in August 2013. It was downloaded 185 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Admin Basic Auth work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Admin Basic Auth is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Admin Basic Auth last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on August 23, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes WP Admin Basic Auth?
WP Admin Basic Auth is developed and maintained by Stocker_jp.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Admin Basic Auth?
The most popular alternatives to WP Admin Basic Auth are Wordfence Security (5M+ installs), Really Simple Security (3M+ installs) and Jetpack (3M+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-admin-basic-auth/ · Generated 2026-09-26 16:10 UTC by PageForge