WP Admin Basic Auth — WordPress Security Plugin
by Stocker_jp · WordPress.org page · Website
WP Admin Basic Auth has 2,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 6,273 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 23, 2013, tested up to WordPress 3.5.2.
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Details
Enabling this plugin allows you to set up Basic authentication on your admin page using your WordPress user name and password.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
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Tags
- security
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- Version
- 1.0
- Last updated
- Aug 23, 2013
- First published
- Aug 23, 2013
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
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- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
WP Admin Basic Auth FAQ
How many active installs does WP Admin Basic Auth have?
WordPress.org reports 2,000+ active installs for WP Admin Basic Auth as of September 7, 2026.
Is WP Admin Basic Auth still maintained?
The last release was on August 23, 2013, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.
Is WP Admin Basic Auth free?
WP Admin Basic Auth is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.