WP Admin Basic Auth
Enabling this plugin allows you to set up Basic authentication on your admin page using your WordPress user name and password.
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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.
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.5 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where WP Admin Basic Auth stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| security | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP Admin Basic Auth
From the official readme · v1.0Description
Enabling this plugin allows you to set up Basic authentication on your admin page using your WordPress user name and password.
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Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
e.g.
- Upload
wp-admin-basic-authdirectory to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
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FAQ
WP Admin Basic Auth: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
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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