Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- HTTP Auth currently ranks #2795 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2779, first reached on Sep 15, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 6K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 133 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 35% versus the month before (99/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.1, shipped on Jul 22, 2025 (452 days ago) — release #9 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #2795 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2804 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2794 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2812 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 6,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 6,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 6,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 6,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 97 |
| 2026-09-30 | 47 |
| 2026-08-31 | 44 |
| 2026-07-31 | 49 |
| 2026-06-30 | 30 |
| 2026-05-31 | 10 |
| 2026-04-30 | 450 |
| 2026-03-31 | 32 |
| 2026-02-28 | 12 |
| 2026-01-31 | 12 |
| 2025-12-31 | 7 |
| 2025-11-30 | 9 |
| 2025-10-31 | 32 |
| 2025-09-30 | 27 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Sami Ahmed Siddiqui |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.1 |
| Versions released | 9 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-22 |
| Added to directory | 2016-02-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Provides comprehensive security during development by protecting your entire site and your admin pages from brute-force attacks.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use HTTP Auth?
WordPress.org reports 6K+ active installs.
How popular is HTTP Auth?
As of October 17, 2026, HTTP Auth ranks #2795 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2779.
When was HTTP Auth last updated?
HTTP Auth was last updated on July 22, 2025 (version 1.0.1). It has shipped 9 releases in total.
Who makes HTTP Auth?
HTTP Auth is developed by Sami Ahmed Siddiqui. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2016.
