Keyring — WordPress Authentication Plugin
by Beau Lebens · WordPress.org page · Website
Keyring has 1,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 96,014 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on April 25, 2023, tested up to WordPress 6.2.11.
Keyring at a glance
Is Keyring well maintained?
Keyring reviews and ratings
6 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Where Keyring ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Keyring appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Authentication Plugins | #24 by tag, not in search | #46 | – |
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Details
An authentication framework that handles authorization/communication with most popular web services.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Keyring competes in
Tags
- authentication
- authorization
- http basic
- oauth
- security
More from Beau Lebens
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Keyring Social Importers 70+ installs
- Version
- 3.0
- Last updated
- Apr 25, 2023
- First published
- Mar 18, 2012
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 6.2.11
- Requires PHP
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- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Keyring FAQ
How many active installs does Keyring have?
WordPress.org reports 1,000+ active installs for Keyring as of September 7, 2026.
Is Keyring still maintained?
The last release was on April 25, 2023, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.
Is Keyring free?
Keyring is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Keyring rank among Authentication Plugins?
Keyring is #46 in the WordPress.org Authentication Plugins ranking.