WP Basic Authentication — WordPress Authentication Plugin
by nutttaro · WordPress.org page · Website
WP Basic Authentication has 2,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 51,347 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on May 25, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
WP Basic Authentication at a glance
Is WP Basic Authentication well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Easy for setting Basic Authentication
- Basic Authentication works like .htpasswd
- Protected development website or demo website without .htpasswd
- Support Docker and Kubernetes (K8s)
- The plugin is lightweight
WP Basic Authentication reviews and ratings
5 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Very useful plugin
Like the title says, a very useful and easy to use plugin. This was exactly what I needed to make my blog only visible for some next to kin followers. Great job! :-)
WimScholtes -
Still working perfectly
This plugin is still working perfectly, just as described.(Can you update the compatibility version? It shows this on install: "Warning: This plugin has not been tested with your current version of WordPress.")
Sea Jay -
Works perfectly
Works just as expected. Thanks a lot!
lighthaus205 -
Very Nicely Done
This plugin perfectly reproduces the functionality of .htpasswd on Apache. We needed a solution like this for a website that is running on OpenLiteSpeed, and it works perfectly. Thank you!
brokercarrier -
Great for basic privacy
Plugin does what it promises: easy and quick HTTP-like authentication. Easy to install and use.
Adam Blodgett
Where WP Basic Authentication ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that WP Basic Authentication appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Authentication Plugins | #18 by tag, not in search | #37 | – |
WP Basic Authentication alternatives
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Authorizer 5,000+ installs · 5.0
Details
Basic Authentication for protected your development WordPress site like .htpasswd
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings WP Basic Authentication competes in
Tags
- authentication
- Basic auth
- protected
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- Version
- 1.2.1
- Last updated
- May 25, 2026
- First published
- Sep 18, 2020
- Requires WordPress
- 5.7
- Tested up to
- 7.0.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
WP Basic Authentication FAQ
What does WP Basic Authentication do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, WP Basic Authentication offers Easy for setting Basic Authentication, Basic Authentication works like .htpasswd, Protected development website or demo website without .htpasswd, Support Docker and Kubernetes (K8s) and The plugin is lightweight.
How many active installs does WP Basic Authentication have?
WordPress.org reports 2,000+ active installs for WP Basic Authentication as of September 7, 2026.
Is WP Basic Authentication still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on May 25, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Is WP Basic Authentication free?
WP Basic Authentication is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does WP Basic Authentication rank among Authentication Plugins?
WP Basic Authentication is #37 in the WordPress.org Authentication Plugins ranking.