# wpCAS Server

> wpCAS Server has 10+ active installs and 70 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** wpCAS Server shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Turns WordPress or WordPress MU into a CAS single sign-on authenticator.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,933
- **Downloads (30 days):** 70 (+20.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 12, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.9.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Adam Backstrom (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/adambackstrom/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpcas-server/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [auth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/auth/) | #32 | 35 |
| [authentication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/authentication/) | >100 | 264 |
| [central authentication service](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/central-authentication-service/) | #3 | 4 |
| [wpCAS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wpcas/) | #3 | 3 |
| [wpcas-server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wpcas-server/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| auth | >100 | 1,347 |
| authentication | >100 | 4,308 |
| central authentication service | >100 | 132 |
| wpCAS | #5 | 6 |
| wpcas-server | #5 | 5 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 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 |
| 2 | [WP BASIC Auth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-basic-auth/) | 3K+ | 3.6/5 (7) | Nov 22, 2022 | 34/100 |
| 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/) | 50+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 16, 2014 | 32/100 |
| 10 | [MW Auth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mw-auth/) | 40+ | 5/5 (2) | May 31, 2014 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is wpCAS Server free?
Yes. wpCAS Server is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is wpCAS Server safe to use in 2026?
wpCAS Server shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use wpCAS Server?
wpCAS Server is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,933 times since it launched in March 2009. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.

### Does wpCAS Server work with WordPress 7.1?
wpCAS Server is officially tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was wpCAS Server last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on July 12, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes wpCAS Server?
wpCAS Server is developed and maintained by Adam Backstrom.

### What are the best alternatives to wpCAS Server?
The most popular alternatives to wpCAS Server are authLdap (4K+ installs), WP BASIC Auth (3K+ installs) and WP Cron HTTP Auth (1K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpcas-server/ · Generated 2026-09-30 19:50 UTC by PageForge