Active installs
6K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#2794
Peak #2790
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
75.3K
Days tracked
37
1 day▬
7 days▲ 1
30 days▲ 19
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- HTTP Auth currently ranks #2794 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2790, first reached on Aug 28, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.1, shipped on Jul 22, 2025 (405 days ago) — release #9 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 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
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 August 31, 2026, HTTP Auth ranks #2794 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2790.
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.
