# WP BASIC Auth

> WP BASIC Auth has 3K+ active installs, a 3.6/5 rating from 7 reviews and 455 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP BASIC Auth shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 3K+ sites, is rated 3.6/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**Enabling this plugin allows you to set up Basic authentication on your site using your WordPress’s user name and password. It is very useful for setting up Basic authentication temporarily to your development WordPress…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 3K+
- **Total downloads:** 125,565
- **Downloads (30 days):** 455 (+6.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.6/5 from 7 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.4
- **Last updated:** Nov 22, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.1.14
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** wokamoto (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wokamoto/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-basic-auth/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [auth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/auth/) | #2 | 35 |
| [Basic auth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/basic-auth/) | #1 | 10 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| auth | >100 | 1,330 |
| Basic auth | #34 | 350 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [authLdap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/authldap/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (19) | Jul 12, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 3 | [WP Cron HTTP Auth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-cron-http-auth/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (17) | Aug 9, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [WP Cassify](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-cassify/) | 800+ | 5/5 (16) | Jun 17, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [HTTP Basic Auth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/http-basic-auth/) | 200+ | 1/5 (1) | Feb 27, 2022 | 21/100 |
| 6 | [Login via Yandex – вход через Яндекс ID](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-via-yandex/) | 100+ | 5/5 (5) | Sep 3, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 7 | [VA Simple Basic Auth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/va-simple-basic-auth/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 25, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 8 | [Wp Auth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-auth/) | 60+ | — | Oct 14, 2012 | 25/100 |
| 9 | [Password Protect Staging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/password-protect-staging/) | 40+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 16, 2014 | 31/100 |
| 10 | [MW Auth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mw-auth/) | 40+ | 5/5 (2) | May 31, 2014 | 31/100 |
| 11 | [Frontend HTTP Auth Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/frontend-http-authentication-protection/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 1, 2016 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP BASIC Auth safe to use in 2026?
WP BASIC Auth shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 3K+ sites, is rated 3.6/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP BASIC Auth?
WP BASIC Auth is active on 3K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 125,565 times since it launched in March 2013. It was downloaded 455 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP BASIC Auth work with WordPress 7.1?
WP BASIC Auth is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.14, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP BASIC Auth last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.4, was released on November 22, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes WP BASIC Auth?
WP BASIC Auth is developed and maintained by wokamoto.

### What are the best alternatives to WP BASIC Auth?
The most popular alternatives to WP BASIC Auth are authLdap (4K+ installs), WP Cron HTTP Auth (1K+ installs) and WP Cassify (800+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-basic-auth/ · Generated 2026-09-26 14:43 UTC by PageForge