Sticklight — WordPress Authentication Plugin
by Elementor · WordPress.org page · Website
Sticklight has 200+ active installs on WordPress.org and 1,054 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on June 3, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Sticklight at a glance
Is Sticklight well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Authenticates via wp_authenticate and issues Application Passwords for API access
- Adds REST endpoints for login, logout, and retrieving current user context
- Enforces WordPress capability checks on all requests
- Supports cross-origin headless setups
- Extensible via WordPress hooks and filters
Where Sticklight ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Sticklight appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Authentication Plugins | #41 by tag, #100 in search | #10 | – |
Details
Use WordPress authentication and permissions in external React applications via secure REST API endpoints.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- api
- authentication
- headless
- react
- rest-api
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- Version
- 1.1.0
- Last updated
- Jun 3, 2026
- First published
- May 26, 2026
- Requires WordPress
- 6.8
- Tested up to
- 7.0.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Sticklight FAQ
What does Sticklight do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Sticklight offers Authenticates via wp_authenticate and issues Application Passwords for API access, Adds REST endpoints for login, logout, and retrieving current user context, Enforces WordPress capability checks on all requests, Supports cross-origin headless setups and Extensible via WordPress hooks and filters.
How many active installs does Sticklight have?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs for Sticklight as of September 7, 2026.
Is Sticklight still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on June 3, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Is Sticklight free?
Sticklight is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Sticklight rank among Authentication Plugins?
Sticklight is #10 in the WordPress.org "authentication" ranking as of today.