WP BASIC Auth
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…
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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.
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.1 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP BASIC Auth stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| auth | >100 |
| Basic auth | #34 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.6 from 7 reviews
About WP BASIC Auth
From the official readme · v1.1.4Description
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 site and so on.
This plugin banner image was created by Arcted. Thank you, Arcted!
Installation
- Upload the entire
wp-basic-authfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Changelog
1.1.4 – November, 22, 2022
Checked in WordPress 6.1.1
1.1.3 – March, 13, 2015
Make use of wp_die
1.1.2 – September, 19, 2013
some fix
1.1.1 – July, 30, 2013
fix : Notice: Undefined offset error.
1.0.0 – March 8, 2013
Initial release.
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FAQ
WP BASIC Auth: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
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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